History
Of The lands And Their Owners in Galloway
In close proximity are what are now called the White and Black Lochs. The old names were
"The Loch of the Inch," and " Loch Inch
Cryudil, or Krindil," as given by Pont. In regard to the first, there is
an idea that the ground on which Castle Kennedy stands was an island, but close
inspection we think will prove the reverse, and show that it was but a stretch
of land so formed as to be easily cut oil' by artificial means, and thus convey
the impression of a natural island. There is a belief that the first parish
church stood on it, as traces of a place of interment for the dead were found
in the present century. A small canoe, formed from the trunk of an oak tree,
was found near the opening between the lochs, and close to the shore.
The Black Loch,
or Loch Inch-Cryndil, is the
largest, and in it an island was discovered in 1873, by Charles E. Dalrvmple,
F.S.A. Scot., to be artificial. This Crannog was fully examined by him. It is
oval in shape, 180 feet long, and 1 35 feet broad in the widest part, with the
water deep all around, excepting the nearest point to the shore, where in dry
seasons it does not exceed six or seven feet. The island has a considerable
growth of timber, and rises from the water edge to a mound in the centre. This
mound was cut into by labourers under Mr Dalrymple's directions, and proved the
island to be a crannog built on a shoal composed of shingle on blue clay. The
mound was composed of earth and stones, under which, at a depth of five feet,
were found two layers of oak and alder trees. Many fire-places were also found,
with large quantities of bones of animals, mostly more or less burnt, mixed with the ashes and charcoal which lay in and around
the hearths. At one fire-placea
triangular piece of bronze and a fragment of iron were found; also the fragment
of a glass armlet, Ac. From appearances it is believed that the surface of the
crannog had become raiscd from the gradual accumulation of deposits at
different periods. The island has been planted two or three times, and soil and
stones thrown on it. Such is a brief abstract of the paper read by Mr Dalrymple
before a meeting of the Society of Antiquaries. From there being still extant a Celtic patronymic "MacCrindle,"
it is supposed by Mr Dalryniplo that LochCryndil
had its name from a Celtic chief whose fortress was on this island. [HLTOG]
p 217-218
The Book Of
The Thanes Of Cawdor 1236-1742
DUGAI.L MAKRANNALD OF ALLLANTRYUM BAND OF SERVICE TO SIR JOHNE CAMPBELL OF CAWDOR
Be it kend till all men
be thir present letteris me Dugall Mcrynald of Ellantyrim bindis and oblissis
me faithfully to my derrest and best belouit maister Sir Johne Campbell of
Caudar knycht in all my serues possabil baytht in persone men and geyr in all
plaisis quhar I am chargit or quhar I ma do the said serues but ony command
quharcuer I se it cxpediant aganis all and sindri persone that contrais the
said knycht, the kyngis grace and my lord the erle of Ergyle beand excepit, and
this my obligacion with the troutht and faith of my bodi but fraud gyle or
cavellacion I the said Dugal grantis me to half gifin to the said Sir Johne
Campbell, and to mayr seeurete I the said Dugal has procurit with instans ane
wirschipful manis scill viz Johne Mc cowell of Dunnollych becaus I
haid nocht a propir seill present of my awin and hais subscribyt this present
writ with my hand befoyr thir vitnes viz Johne Mc donye of
Strothornyk Duucane Mc kellayr of Ardare and Joke Mungumbre with
oderis diuers at Ellanyssa the xxv daye of Maye the yeyr of God etc. vc
and xx yeiris.
Dugal
Mc Rynald
of Ellantyrum.
ACTS
OF THE LORDS OF THE ISLES JOHN 1449-1493
Hee inquisitio
facta apud Dingvale vicesimo secundo die mensis Aprilis anno Domini millesimo
quadringentesimo sexagesimo primo per personas infrascriptas videlicet
Celestinum de Insulis dominum de Lochailche vicecomitem de Invernys ac locum
tenentem magnifici ac potentis domini Johannis de Yle comitis Rossie ac domini
Insularutn Johannem Ross dominum dc Balnagowyn, Terlotum oge Mcranald, Alexandrum Forbes, Johannem Tullach dominum
de Ester Ardc, Andrcam Dun-nownc, Laurcncium de Monro, Donaldum Mcwonleve,
Johannem Nycholai, Donaldum Walteri, Donaldum Hugonis, Doncanum de Monro,
Donaldum Tcrlcti Ferchardi, Donaldum Rodrici, Thomam Johanni Hugonis, Angussium
Tor-moti, Thomam Man, Ewarum Patricii Tenand de Fetfur. Qui diligenter
examinati et per sacra Dei ewangelia fideliter jurati
inter se inveniunt quod quondam Willclmus dc Clyne avus Willehni de Clyne
latoris presentium obiit ultimo vestitus ct saisitus ut de feodo ad pacem et
fidem domini nostri regis de terris de duabus Catbollis cum pertinenciis in
comitatu Rossie intra vicccomitatum de Invernys. Et quod dictus Willclmus est
legitimus et propinquior heres dicti quondam Willelmi avi sui de dictis terris
cum pertinenciis ct quod est legitime etatis et quod dictc terre cum
pertinenciis valcnt nunc per annum vi libre ct valuerunt tempore pads x libre
et quod dictc terre cum pertinenciis tenentur in capitc de CO mite Rossie in
alba firma. Reddendo uniim denarium annuatim in nianibus capcllanorum ecclesie
cathedralis Moraviensis omnes ct singuli in .. .'' per predictos capcllanos super donacionc quondam comitis
Rossie. In cuius inquisitionis testimonium sigilla antedictorum qui
dictc inquisitioni interfuerunt . . .'' sunt appensa una cum sigillo [ALI] pg71
CALENDAR
OF FEARN: TEXT AND ADDITIONS 1471-1667
11 February I579 Sasine given by
Andrew Ross, bailie, to Andrew MakRonald
in Delny. oncli.ulci In high Ross Alexanderson in l.emlair, with consent ol
Agnes Monro, his wife, liferentrix, to said Andrew, his heirs and assignees.ol
lands in Tain, rendering to clerks of Si Duihac the render paid from similar
lands in burgh; with subscriptions of the donot and his wile, led at the pen. and the donor's seal, with the seal of Andrew Ross, bailie;
witnesses John Reid farqulurson burgess of Tain. Alexander
Crysty there, Andrew McGillccalluni alias Hraquhatur [?] there. William Ross son of the said Andrew Ross, and Donald Davidson clerk
of Tain. [CF] pg23237. Precept by David Abbot of Crosraguel for infefting John Fergusson in the land ofAltichapel.—{2d November 1501.] 1
Charters
Of The Abbey Of Crosraguel Vol I
David permissione divina abbas monasterii de Corsraguell et conventus eiusdem dilectis nostris Dugailo M'Crynnyll Duncano Kennedy Gilbert M'Cormyll et Johanni Cauldwell baliivis nostris in hac pane Bpedaliter deputatis salutem Quia dedirnus et eoncessimus heivditarie dileeto et lideli nostro Johanni Feniusson totaru et integram dimediam mercatam terrarum antiipii extentus de Alticapyll Quequidem terre fuenmt de terris Dugalli M'Cubcn cum pertinenciis jacentem in parochia de Daly in comitatu de Carryk infra vicecomiratum de Are Vobis igitur precepimus et mandamus quatenus vos aut unus vestrum visis presentibus sine dilacione dicto Johanni statum et sasinam hereditariam per tradicioneni terre et lapidis ut moris est siq>er solum dictaram terrarum haberi facialis secundum tenorem carte nostre dicto Johanni et heredibus suis hide confecte Quod ad faciendum vobis et vestram cuilibet coniunctim et divisim baliivis nostris supra dietis nostrani plenariam jier presentes committimus potostatem In cuius red testimonium nostrum sigillum commune j^resentibus est appensum apud monastcrium nostrum de Corsraguell secundo die mensis Xovembris anno Domini millesimo quingentesimo primo coram hiis testibus Jacobo Kennedy de Row Roberto Mure et Willelmo Maxwell.
37. Precept by David Abbot of Crosraguel for
infefting John Fergusson in the land of Altichapel.—{2d November 1501.]
ABSTRACT: Precept by David Abbot of Crosraguel,
addressed to Dugald M'Crinnyll,
Duncan Kennedy, Gilbert M'Cormvll, and John Caldwell, his bailies in that part,
for infefting John Fergusson in all and whole the half merk land of old extent
of Alticapel, in the parish of Daillv and earldom of Carrick, and which was
part of the lands of Dugald M'Cubin. Dated at Crosraguel 2d
November 1501. Witnesses: James Kennedy of Row, Robert Mure, and
"William Maxwell.[CAC] pg 62-63
Translation:
David divine permission
abbot of the
monastery and the convent of our beloved Corsraguell
Dugailo M'Crynnyll Duncan Kennedy and
John Gilbert M'Cormyll
Cauldwell baliivis our salvation in this
bread Bpedaliter deputies
Because dedirnus heivditarie
granted and our
beloved and faithful John Feniusson all and
whole area of land sold Which lands stretching
from antiipii Alticapyll
fuenmt Dugalli M'Cubcn
lands with appurtenances lying in the parish of the county
of Daly Carryk
vicecomiratum below of sand and you therefore have commanded you, or one of you, to
the extent we consider ¬ sight hereof without
delay to the said John, the state and heritable seisin tradicioneni through earth and stone as the practice is if the> error only be dictating the terms of
the charter, facial according to John and
his heirs made to hide
what to do while
you and each of
you jointly and severally ¬
baliivis above our
sinning my present
entrust plenary jier
potostatem In our
record, rendering the common seal
is affixed with j
^ resents monastcrium
Corsraguell our second
day of the month before the first five
hundred AD Xovembris witnesses James Kennedy
Robert Mure of
Row and William
Maxwell.
43. Precept by Abbot William for infefting Neil
Fergusson in the lands of Knockgarron and Altichapel.—[14th February 1523-4.]
Willelmus permissione divina abbas monasterii
do Corsragucl et conventus eiusdeni dilectis nostris
Allano AL'Ylveine de Grumet Hugoni Fergusone Colino Fergusone baliivis nostris
in hac parte specialiter con-stitutis salutem. Quia dedirnus concessinuis ac
hereditarie ad feodifirmam dimisimus dilccto nostro Nigello Fergusone totas et
integras tres libratas terrarum de Knokgarraue et Alticapoll antiqui cxtentus
cum pertincneiis jaeentes in parochia de Daly comitatu de Carrik et infra
vicecomitatum de Are Quequidem terre cum pertineneiis prius fuerunt Duncani
Fergusone filii et heredis quondam Johannis Fergusone de Knokgarraue
hereditarie et quas idem Duncanus nou vi ant metu ductus nec errore lapsus seu
dolo circumventus seel sua mora pura libera et spontanea voluntate a se et
heredibus suis per fustem et baculum ut moris est apud dictum monasterium
nostrum coram notario publico et fide dignis testibus reverencia et houore
quibus decuit in manibus nostris tanquani in manibus domini sui superious
earundem surs in favorem dieti ficienda plenius continebitur Vobis igitur et
vestrum cuili er divisim precipimus et mandamus quatenus visis presi
hereditarium et sasinam necnon realem actual em et eorporalem possessionem
omnium et smgularum prefatarum trium libratarum terrarum de Knokgarraue et
Alticapell autiqui cxtentus cum pertineneiis prefato Nigcllo Fergusone et
hcrodibus suis hereditarie vel suo certo actornato latori pre-sentium secundum
tenorem carte nostre sibi inde conficiende juste deliber-etis et habere
facialis sine dilatione Reservato tamen libero tenemento viginti solidatarum
terrarum de Knokgarraue ac vigiuti sex solidatarum et octo denariatarum
terrarum de Alticapell antiqui extentus cum pertineneiis Agneti Kennedy relicte
quondam Johannis Fergusone pro toto tempore vite sue tantuni Ad quod faciendum
vobis et vestrum cuilibct coniunctim et divisim nostram liberam plenariam ac
irrevocabilem potestatem pariter et faeultatem eommittimus per presentes In
cuius rei testimonium sigillum nostrum commune presentibus est appensum. Apud
dictum nostrum monasterium de Corsraguel decimo quarto die
mensis Februaiii anno Domini millesimo quingentesimo vicesimo tertio coram hiis
testibus Thoma Kennedy de Doneyne David Kennedy Thoma Muligane domino Duncano M’Krenele capellano cum
diversi aliis.
ABSTRACT: Precept by William Abbot of Crossragwell,
addressed to Allan M'Ylvaine of Grumet, Hugh Fergusson, and Colin Fergusson,
bailies in that part, for infefting Niel Fergusson in all ami whole the three
pound lands of old extent of Knokgarran and Alticapel, in the parish of Daillv, earldom of Carriek and shire of Ayr; which
lands belonged before to Duncan Fergusson,.son and
heir of the deceased John Fergusson of Knokgarran. and were resigned by him by
staff and baton in the hands of the said abbot, as lord superior, in favour of
the said Niel, as should be more amply contained in the charters to be made to
him thereupon : Reserving, however, to Agnes Kennedy,
relict of John Fergusson, her liferent of the 20/ lands of Knokgarran, and the
26/8d. lands of Alticapcl. Given under the common seal
of the Monastery on 14th February 1523-4.[CAC] pg72-73
Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the aforesaid
Precept.— [21** February 1523-4.]1
In
Dei nomine. Amen: Per hoc presens publicum
instrumentum cunctis pateat evidenter quod anno inearnacionis dominice
millesimo quingentesimo vicesimo tercio mensis vero Fcbruarii die xxj°
indictione duodecima pontifi-catusque sanctissimi in Christo patris et domini
nostri divina providencia pape moderni anno primo In mei notarii publici et
testium subscriptorum presenciis personaliter constitutus discretus vir Allanus
M'Ylveine2 filius et hercs apparens Gilberti M'Ylveine de Grumet ballivus in
hac parte venerabilis in Christo patris Willclmi permissione divina abbatis de
Corsraguel et conventus eiusdem preceptum sasine pergamino scriptum sigilloque
com-muni dicti monasterii de Corsraguel cera rubea albe impressa pendente
sigillatum quod manibus suis tenuit michi notario publico coram testibus infra
positis tradidit perlegenda exeinplandurn et in banc publicam formam
instrumentalem redigendum/ quodquidem preceptum ad manus recepi et illud alta
et intelligibili voce perlegi Cuius precepti tenor de verbo in verbum sequitur
sub hac forma (same as No. 43, word for word). Post cuius precepti
receptationem et perlectionem sic per me notarium publicum subscriptum ut
premittitur factaa prefatus Allanus M'Ylveine ballivus in hac parte antedictus
aceessit ad predictas tres libratas terrarum de Knokgarrane et Alticapell
antiqui extentus cum pertinenciis in preinserto precepto expressc nominatas et
ibidem super solum earundem statum hereditarium et sasinam ac realem actualem
et corporalem possessionem omnium et singularum viginti solidatorum terrarum de
Knokgarrane et quadraginta solidatarum terrarum de Alticapell antiqui extentus
cum pertinenciis predicto Nigello Fergusone secundum formam et tenorem precepti
prius inserti ac carte desuper conficicnde per terre et lapidis imperpetuuin
Super quibus omnibus et singulis prefatus Nigellus a me notario publico
subscripto sibi fieri peciit publicum et publica instrumentum et instrumcnta
unum seu plura Acta erant bee super solum dictarum terrarum apud mansiones
principales earundem bora quasi novena ante meridiem vel ea circa sub anno die
mense indiccione et pontifieatu quibus supra presentibus ibidem circumspeetis
viris Thoma Kennedy Willelmo M'Rore Fergusio M'Calloune et Gilberto Eglissamc
testibus ad premissa vocatis specialiter ac cum instancia debita rogatis et
requisitis.
Et
ego vcro Willelmus Eos presbyter Glasguensis diocesis sacraque auctoritate
apostolica notarius (etc., in communi forma).
ABSTRACT: Notarial Instrument of Sasine proceeding on
precept addressed by William Abbot of Crosraguel to Allan M'Ylveine of Grumet.
Hugh Fer-gusson and Colin Fergusson, as his bailies in that part, for infefting
Xiel Fergusson in all and whole the three pound lands of Knockgarrane and
Alticapell of old extent, in the parish of Dailly earldom of Carrick and shire
of Ayr, which belonged before to Duncan Fergusson, son of the deceased John
Fergusson of Knockgarren, heritably, and were freely resigned by him by staff
and baton in the hands of the said .abbot as lord superior thereof, at the
Monastery of Crosraguel, in favour of the said Niel Fergusson : Reserving,
however, to Agnes Kennedy, relict of the said John Fergusson, her liferent of
twenty shillings of the lands of Knockgarron, and twenty-six shillings and
eightpenee of the lands of Alticapel. The precept is dated at the said
monastery on 14th February 1523, before tbese witnesses, viz., Thomas Kennedy
of Donneyne, David Kennedy, Thomas Muligane, and Sir Duncan M'Krenelo, chaplain; sasine is given on the 21st of
the same month, in presence of Thomas Kennedy, William M'Rore, Fergus
M'Calloun, and Gilbert Eglishame, witnesses. The notary is William Ros. [CAC]
pg 73-74
THE
EXCHEQUER ROLLS OF SCOTLAND VOL. XIX.
A.D. 1557-1567.
Carrik.Ballivus de
Carrik respondebit pro £-10 de finnis quadragiutasolidatarum terrarum de
Barnele et unius marcate terrarum de Drummurquhe
antiqui extentus in proprietate et tenandria. jacentium
infra balliam suam et vicecomitatum de Air, existentium in minibus Fat. 63.
regine tanquam principis Scotie et comitisse de Carrik per spatium trium
annorum proximo et immediate sequentium vicesimum nonum diem Martii, amio 1553,
sasina non recuperata, ex eo quod Mariota
McCrynnell asserit se non obtinuisse sasinam de predictis terris per aliud
preceptum de capella regia prefato viccsimo nono Martii directum, quamvis
securitas firmarum et relevii earundem de terminis ante predictum vieesimum
nonum Martii preteritis intratur in libro responsionum in scaccario remanente,
ut in eodeni continetur, regine tanquam principi et comitisse suprascripte
debitis per sasinam datam dicte Mariote Makcrynnell. [Edinburgh, 6 May. ][ERS]Vol
XIX 1557-1567 p 408
Ballivus de Carrik respondebit pro £6 13s. 4d. de relevio
duarum marcatarum terrarum autiqui oxtontus de Snayd, jacentium infra balliam
suam et vicecomitatura de Air, regine debitis per
sasinam v datam Mariote McCrynnill,
resvrvaudo vitatem redditum earundem Jonete Montgomery, relicto quondam
Kentigemi McCrynnill, pro tolo tempore vitc sue. [Edinburgh, 6 December.] [ERS]Vol XIX 1557-1567 p 416
Protocol Book Of Gavin Ros,
NP 1512 -1532
253. Instrument
narrating that Alexander Kennedy, sheriff in that part, received an obligation
of Colin, Karl of Argill, for Hugh Craufurd, senior, Hugh Craufurd, junior, and
Sir Thomas Craufurd, an obligation of John, Earl of Lenax', for Mathew Craufurd
and William Craufurd ; Peter Rankine of Scheld, surety for Ceorge Craufurd of
Lafnoris, and the said George surety for John M'Clune, that they will not do
bodily damage in person or in goods to Alexander
Kennydy and Duncan M'Crynall
under penalties contained in the kings letters. Done at the
market cross of the burgh of Ayr 7 August 1518. Witnesses, Alexander
Kennedy of Bargenv, Mr. Gilbert Kennedy ,John Dunbar and Patrick Blak, A memorandum notes that the said royal were
obtained only upon pain of rebellion, not containing power to denounce anyone
as actual rebels. George Craufurd (of Lafnoris) asked instruments on the whole.
1041. Instrument
narrating that James M'Crynnell of
Barnell declared that he contained in a writing of agreement between him
and John M'Clune of Barnell Easter, and therefore he brought and presented Sir
Jolm Kennedy, chaplain, and John M'Rankyn judges for his part, and certain
others to testify concerning the marches and boundaries of the lands of
Barneill. debateable between him and John M'Clune, and because John M'Clune
neither compeared nor produced his judges and witnesses according to agreement,
he protested that it should not prejudice him, and that he may lawfully
intromit with and labour the lands of Barniel formerly possessed by him until
he is sited and lawfully removed from the same. Done on the
grounds 25 August 1529. Witnesses: Charles Campbell, Charles McCrynell
and Charles Campbell.
PROTOCOL
BOOK OF MR JAMES COLVILL, 1545-1578
INTRODUCTION
Sir James Fergusson of Kilkcrran,
Bart.
The protocol book so clearly and skilfully
summarised in the following pages is a document of the greatest value for the
social history of Carrick during the regency of Mary of Guise, the active reign
of Mary, and the early years of James VI. It is not unknown, having been cited
in print; it was carefully studied a few years ago by Mr William Dillon, who made
some useful notes on it; but its exact coverage has hitherto been difficult to
assess since it is not complete and moreover many instruments in it appear in
two forms, sometimes not quite tallying, in different parts of it. Now Dr Annie
Dunlop has edited it, in association with Mr John lmrie. The arrangement of the
whole in a form both chronological and succinct is most welcome.
I have given an account of the multifarious
business of 16th century notaries, to which readers may refer, in a prefatory
note to my similar abstract of Henry Prestoun's protocol book1. The extant
fragment of Prestoun's covers only 11 months of 1547-8, partly filling a gap in
Colvill's; but Colvill's ranges from the beginning of 1545 almost to the end of
1578, nearly 34 years in all. The gaps in it are much to be regretted: three
(Nos. 139-40, 145-6, 149-50) are of over two years, and two others (Nos. 147-8.
160-1) of over three.
While most of Colvill's transactions are the bread-and-butter
of a notary's business — instruments of sasine, resignation, or protest — and
are, with about a dozen exceptions, confined to Carrick,-some of them raise
wider echoes. Nos. 3 and 9, recording the providing of lairds' sons with minor
ecclesiastical offices and their emoluments, as profitable sinecures,
illustrate what was too common a practice, the exploitation and neglect of
parish churches which was one of the causes of the Reformation. By contrast we
have in No. 160 the record of the translation and induction of a parish
minister in 1572. A different kind of alienation of church revenues is
exemplified in Nos. 151-2 where Allan Stewart, a careerist who had secured
Crossraguel Abbey in commendam in 1565, is seen in 1569 feuing out the abbey
lands in his own interest — as in many other instances in this same year
recorded in Crossraguel Charters. This policy brought him into conflict with
the 4th Earl of Cassillis and resulted in his seizure, confinement and torture
in Dunure.
Building history is illuminated in the dating
of No 16 on 5th November, 1545 "in the new house of Maybole" and in
the presence of Abbot William of Crossraguel and three prominent local lairds
who had been holding a court there. Clearly it was no ordinary house but the house,
the Earl of Cassillis's tall, turreted dwelling, which still stands. The
epithet "new" in 1545 marks it as a rare example of important
building during what has been called " the long
pause " in the development of Scottish architecture3.
Fifteen instruments, and perhaps more, have
reference to the national disaster of Pinkie Cleuch and are concerned, directly
or indirectly, with the settlement of estates whose owners had perished in that
terrible slaughter'. Only once (No. 92) is the battle actually named, in
connection with the death of the youthful laird of Knockdolian, Andrew Grahamc,
"who died at Pynkeclewcht," but its shadow hangs over much of
Colvill's business as it did over his own life.
Taken one by one the instruments seem, all
but a few, to be of little interest. But read successively they must project to
the least imaginative reader a picture, here and there quite vivid, of 16th
century Carrick society. The Pinkie widows are mostly remarried, with worries
over their children's heritages or their own portions. Farms change hands, farm
stock is sold, money is borrowed or repaid. Marriages are arranged, and once
(No. 83) a divorce. There arc disputes between families and within them. One
instrument (No. 113) just suggests what must have been an appalling
"scene" one afternoon in the hall of Killochan when the elderly
Marion Cathcart, then in the middle of a quarrel that was to break up her
second marriage, called her cousins to witness that she would take her wrongs
before the Privy Council. And meanwhile in the background begins the great
Cassillis-Bargany rivalry for the domination of Carrick and the laird of
Bargany trades military support to the Earl
of Cassillis for the superiority of his castle of Ardstinchar (No. 139).
Records
of Inverness Vol I Burg Court Books 1556-1586
1566
24 April Nomina Assise: Allan McRynnald of the Leis, Huchoun Fraysser of Foyer, Dowll
McDonald McAne Dowe,Alexander Cuthbert, &c. Robert McAy is wardit within
the tolbuyth of Innernis aye and quhill he entyr the committar of the offence
done to William Fraysser serwand quhilk was fundin be the Assise foirsaid to be
in his cumpanye. . [RI] pg 136
4 May William Fraysser
Tutour of Lowet be his mandet directit wyth Allan McRynnald hes dischargit the act of souerte quhar William
Cuthbert was souerte for entring of Robert McAy quharthrow the said Robert suld
entyr the blude drawer of Robert Scot serwand to the said William this day, and
vpon the discharge of the said act Allan Mclntochic requerit act of curt. [RI]
pg 136
1568
27
Nov. Comperit in jugement Johne Kar son to Nicholl Kar and protestit in contrar
Patrik Grant of Glenmorriston for iij lib. monie of this
realme owkle for the proffeit of ane boit lent be him to the said Patrik sen
the tyme he wantit the said boit and for costis skaythis dampnage and expenssis
sustenit and to be sustenit in the want of the said boit, and inlykemaner
protestis in contrar Allan McRynnald
for the skayth sustenit in the want of the said boit.[RI]
pg 170
1577
21 Oct. Johne Gollan,
ane of the burrow officiaris of the burcht of Innernis, at the command of
William Cuthbert prowest of the said burcht of Innernis sittand in jugement,
Johne Cuthbert of the Auld Castelhill and Alexander Patersone, baillies of this
burcht of Innernis, in ane fensit court chargit Allane McRynnald of Eister Leis within bar, as he that [RI] pg 258
Allan
McRannald of Easter Leys caused a sensation, in open court,
in 1577, by calling the provost, bailies and members of the Court knaves,
loons, thieves and sneaks, and putting his hand to his sword and whinger within
the bar, tending thereby to have masterfullie and cruelly set on the provost,
bailies, clerk of court, and other members thereof, and assessors assisting the
administration of justice. Allan was imprisoned in the tolbooth, but he " refused to remane in ward," and the prison was
not strong enough to hold him. Sometimes the officials were attacked. [RI] pg
xciv-xcv
The
Book of DunveganVol I 1340-1700
BUNDLE NO. 15.
PAPERS RELATING TO A DISPUTE
BETWEEN LORD LOVAT AND MACLEOD AS TO THE OWNERSHIP OF ONE-THIRD OF GLENELG.
IT is impossible to
ascertain how Lord Lovat's claim to one-third part of Glenelg arose. The
charter of 1340 is lost, but the wording used in many later charters and
instruments, which is probably taken from this lost charter, does not imply
that less than the whole belonged to MacLeod, indeed the lands are described as
" totas et integras terras et baroniam de Glenelg." My own impression
is that, following his usual custom of setting the clans by the ears by making
grants of the estates of one chief to another, the King (probably James IV)
granted one-third of Glenelg to Lord Lovat, very probably in the same year,
1498, which witnessed so many grants of land to the western chiefs. Or, as in
1527 the profits are claimed for twenty years bypast, the date may have been
1507.
It is in May, 1527, that we first hear
anything of the affair, at which time James V issued letters to the Sheriff of
Inverness, No. 1 of this bundle of papers, in which he says that Lord Lovat
complains that Alexander McCloid has " masterfully intromited with and
uptaken " the profits of his (Lord Lovat's) share of Glenelg during the
last twenty years, and that, as the value of this land is £40 a year, MacLeod
owes him £500. The King therefore commands the Sheriff to take steps to
ascertain the true facts of the case, and, if Lord Lovat's claim is correct, to
compel MacLeod to pay the debt.
Five years elapsed without anything further
being done, and as far as we know the next step was taken in December, 1532,
when notice was sent to MacLeod to attend on January 14th next, which MacLeod
treated with contempt. On that day accordingly the Sheriff held his court, as
is described in paper No. 2, also given in full, and a jury having decided in
favour of Lord Lovat, he proceeded to apprise one-third of the two-thirds of
Glenelg which admittedly belonged to MacLeod. On this followed a charter
granted by the King (No. 1 of Bundle 2, which will be found on page 14), which
recapitulates the whole story, and grants the one-third of MacLeod's two-thirds
to Lord Lovat, reserving, however, MacLeod's right of re-entry on payment of
the £800 due at any time within seven years.
There must be some lost papers, and it is not
easy to see why, by 1535, MacLeod's debt had grown to £4080. Probably, however,
MacLeod had gone on intromitting with and uptaking all the rents, both of the
third alleged to be Lord Lovat's, and the further portion of his own two-thirds
had never paid any interest nor any portion of the heavy legal expenses which
must have been incurred. Anyhow, fresh proceedings were taken, which resulted
in the remainder of MacLeod's two-thirds being granted by the King (under the
Charter No. 2, dated May 24th, 1535, of Bundle 2, to be found in full on page
17) to Lord Lovat, reserving, as before, MacLeod's right of re-entry. These
two-thirds, however, were only held to be worth 2400 merks, or £1600, the rest
of the debt being still owing even after this grant had taken place. This shows
that Glenelg was valued at £2400 Scots, or only £200 sterling, at this date.
At length, in 1540, there seemed a fair
prospect of the dispute being finally settled ;
William, Alexander McCloid's eldest son, became engaged to Agnes Frascr, Lord
Lovat's daughter, and in the contract of marriage (which will be found in full
on page 51), Lord Lovat resigns all his claims to Glenelg, only reserving these
rights in case, as actually happened, there was no male issue of the marriage.
The daughter who was born to William and Agnes MacLeod became, under the
charter of 1498, actual possessor of the lands ; but
she, in 1573, resigned her rights in favour of Tormod, and indeed had never
succeeded in enforcing them. Lord Lovat's claims therefore revived, and his
successor proceeded to take possession under instruments of sasine following on
the original precepts of seisin of 1532 and 1535, which will be found duly
noted on pages 30 and 31, as well as on a grant of the non-entries which to
clinch his rights Lord Lovat had secured in 1536, and under which he was
probably entitled to large sums, these non-entries being stated as having
lasted since the death of William MacLeod in 1485.
The thread of the story is now taken up in a
very interesting letter (which is given in full on page 72), dated April, 1596,
and addressed to Kory MacLeod by a certain Allan MacRonald of Ester Lagyissets.
From this it appears that Tormod had sought the good offices of the Earl of
Argyle, who was very vexed with Tormod because his brother William's instrument
of sasine could not be found, and, though the charter and precepts of sasine
were all in proper form, the loss of this important paper was likely to prove
fatal. Whether this was then found I do not know. The original is not at
Dunvegan, but there is a copy in Bundle 19 (No. 3). There was a great suspicion
that this paper had been " Fraudfully made away
with," but the writer of this letter thinks he has discovered where it is.
[BD] pg 66-67
LETTER ANENT GLENELG, FROM ALLAN MACRANALD TO RORY
MOK, DATED APRIL, 1596.
Richt honorable Sir and beluftit Doinine
after hartliest commendatioun this presentis is to mak zow foirseyne yat ye
last time zour Father qyhome God absolve wes in thir partis with Colyne Erie of
Argile in Terulbay he brocht with hymc his iwidentis of Glenelg to be sichiit
and considerit be ye said Erie And yat in respect of ye said Erles promeis maid
to him afore that in case his evidentis and titell war fowndin sufficient and
gude be ye sicht of honest barronis off iuilberay fand quha war men of gude
understanding and weray expert in ye lawis quhilk ye said nobill erle conwenit
thairto be assessouris with him to sicht ye same That his Lordship wauld caus
ye Lord Lowet quha wes thaire west and seisit in ye said landcs of Glenelg and
in possessioun thairof be ye Clanranald,
to ye quhilkes h e sett ye same, to fall fray ye saidis landis and dimitt ye
same frelie in zowr fatheris handis withoute onye controversie or pley of ye
lawis quhilk yif ye Lord Lowett refusit to do, the said Erie wald tak plane
pairt with zour father to reduce ye Lord Lowattis titell and intres to ye
saidis landis and to get him be order of lawe and decreit of ye Lordis of
Sessioune for ye haill skayth yat zour father his kyne and friendis susteinit
be ye herschipe of Glenelg and to get his landis comprysit yairfore becaus ye
Clanranald alledgit ye Lord Lowett to be yair Warrand for committing of ye
same. The Lord Lowatt upon ye toder pairt being a man of a rype witt and gude
foresight, howbeit he wes yong, being surelie informit (as ze sail naw
efterwartes) yat William MakCleodis Instrument of seasing wes tint and to trye
gif ye saime informa-tioun wes trewe or not, for he vist Weill, yif ye said
instrument wes in place zour father wauld produce ye same with ye rest of his
evidentis to mak his awin pairt gude, and upone yis pretence he consentit and
promiest yat gif ye said Erie wauld caus MacCloid to produce his evidentis
quhairbe his Lordship and his assessouris, wald knawe ye grownd of his tytle
and richt to ye saidis landis : That he inlyk maner wauld produce his tytle and
gif His Lordship wauld accept yat burdeyne upone hym to be judge in yat mater,
he had nay caus to repell his Lordship becaus he understude his Lordship to be
a man of gude conscience and a newtrull mane and convenient to be judge in sic
debaittis be resoun of his honour and office being thane chancellor of
Scotland. The Earl of Argyilis answer wes he wauld not accept to be judge, bot
efter ye consideratione and inspectione of bayth their titellis, he auld gif
his counsall and quha wald impugne or gancstand ye same he wald be pairtie
Upone this question zour Father producit his evidentis bayth chartour and
precept of seasing, quhilk ye said Erie and his assessouris affirrnit to be all
sure and alls formall and sufficient as ever yey hard or saw. Thane, finding
his titles sufficient, thay requerit ye inspectioun of lawfull possessione,
that is his brotheris seasing, quhilk he could not find : quhairthrow ye said
Erie wes werray offendit with zour father thinkand yat it wes troch negligence
yat he left ye same at hame, for gif he had broiht ye same with him his
Lordship would caus ye Lord Lowett steale fray all ye petendit [sic] richt and
entris yat he alledgit to ye landis of Glenelg and yair withal to be in his
rewerence for ye discharging of ye persuite of ye said herschip and spak
plainlie to zour father yat gif his brotheris instrument wes tint or amissing
yat ye want yairof wes not onlie hurtfull to him for ye landis of Glenelg, but
it wald put ye rest of his haill landis and heretage in a great hasard without
it war recoverit agane Bot zour father beleve not his Lordship at yat tyme and
wald not let His Lordship understand, bot it wes left at hame necligentlie. But
efter his departing fray his Lordship and comyne to Inverness he schewrd me ye
haill progress abowe wrettin excep onlie of ye informatione yat ye Lord Lowett
gott yat his brotheris instrument of seasing wes
amissing, quhair of nay man vist, quhill I only ye samen within yis zear
bypast. Notwithstandeing he schewc mc yat ye said Instrument wes amissing and
yat he socht and searcit his hail evidentis and it culd not be fondyne thair
and thairfore requested me as I tenderit and favorit his weill, to spair noder
labour diligence nor expends upone his chargis, and war never so great and
weichtie, fer it wes patent yat his brothir wes servit of his landis before ye
shireff of Inverness or his deputis and behuffit to be seisit be schiref dark
yat was thane dark of yat seat or be sum oder notar be ye said clarkis
attalevance, and for all ye avancement fortification and pleasour yat ewer he
or his mycht do in furtsetting of my effaris to use diligence yairwtill, and to
get tryall of ye samen or quhair it culd be gottin ffor he wist weil! yat I
wauld get ye inspectioun of ye Shireff buekis and of ye dait of his brotheris
Serwicc, and of ye judge and membres of yat court quhairin he wes servit quhilk
wauld successive bring me to get sure tryal how ye same mycht be recoverit or
ane uther instrument of yat saime dait drain oute of yat same notaris
prodigall1 Buck yat gaif ye saesing. And efter zour Fatheris deceis zour nobell
brother, quhome I tenderit als veill or better nor
zour Father, requiestit me mair earnestlic (gif mair culd be) to labour for ye
tryall of ye same. Quhairfore I imploit mair labours and diligence with sum
expenses in getting tryall yairof nor ever I did in outredding my awin effaris
for efter I gat tryall of him yat wes Shireff dark thane, quha wes ane
gentillman and ane strangear and deit yat same year imediatelie after he had
giftin seising to MakCloid His wife flittet to her awin cuntrey and frcndis
with her bamis and gear and efter her deceis she left her barnis under ye
tutorie of her brother and freindis her and thair. Swa yat it wes a laborinth to get wourd of thair fatheris buekis or
wrettis. Quhairfor I bchufftt to put ane and faytfull companion of my awin, yat
duellis in yat quarter, to charge to trye oute quietlie upone my exspenses
quhare ye said mans wrettis wes and serche gif he culd find ye said seising or
his prodigall bueuk to testifie ye same. Bot we war not so earnest and so
bissie on ye ane sid as ye Lord Lovattis moyans wes on
ye toder syde. Howbeit not till ane effect, for we socht it to keip it weill, bat he to rywe and burne it. Bot zott had he lewit
tway monetis langar nor he did lie wauld have gottin it ft'or howswyne zour
father departit fray ye erle of Argile, ye Lord Lovet partit till Edinburgh,
persaving ye first informatione yat he gat wes trewe, as is above wrettin, and
bocht fray ye authowite ye nonentres of all zour haill landis and herctage sen
ye deceis of Alexander MakLeod zour guid-father and thairto purposit lyk as his
sone now purposis gif he war quett of uder menis to get zour haill landis
comprisit and namelie Glenelg for ye zearly byrduyne dewiteis of zour haill
landis during ye said space quhilk he suppouis be ye report of sum of ze abyut
cuntrey men to swrmont abowe tway hundreth thowsand powndis. Bot to conclude
nowe laitlie at yis last Zule my said glide friend and companion hes gottin
trial and inspectione of ye said instalment and hes suspendit thame yat hes it
be ye faithful promise and aithe with great difficultie yat thay sail under
conditioun or contract nor confess or reweill ye having thairof to nay creatour
of gret or small degre to ye 15th day of .Mai nixt. Lyke as he obligit himself
yat in cais thay gat not zour resolute aithe or thane yat he would never
discrgwe or publis or tell to onye leving creatoure yat ewer ye sawc or wist of
ye said wrett with thame now Sir I have tane laboris to wet Tis in order to zow
(howbeit not so perfect as mister war) for twa causis first vat ze may consawe
and understand ye loss discomoditc danger and toder yat ze and zour friendes
may incur in case this cum in zour compeditors handis and quhat securite
libertie eaiss and commoditie ye same will mak zow in case ye cum be it for it
will relief zow fray all ye boltis yat they purpose to schute at zow, and mak
zow yat ye mister not to be in nay mawe danger nor rewerence bot zour prince
onlie praing zow heirfor to awise with zour byssy freindis quhat ye will gevin
shortiie and secreitlie for if zour compeditors gat bot a quhisper of this
mater thay wald preweyne zow baith with substance and moyans, and ye charge wer
never so waichtie quhilk is ye seconde caus yat causit me to wreit this rather
nor to refar ye same to my mannis credit or twng Thair-fore tak tyme in tyme,
for tyme and tyd bydis no man And advertis me with diligence quhair 1 may meit
with zow to conclude upone this mater That I may keep tryst abak with zour
deliberat answer to ye toder partie Traisting ze will consider my unability
nowe becaus I am growyne auld may not travail far of on fute for in great
journays I lippin maw in hors feit nor my awin. Not douting yat quhat stead or
pleasour I may or caine do Howbeit I war not obligit be waye of blude and
kyndnes to be in readines to zow zett for ye lufe and favor yat I bore to zour
father and zour brother I will do it for yair saikis Remitting sic newis as
occurris. How presentlie with ye rest Of myne to the beraris declaratione quha
is zour awin half contray man to quhom ye gif credit and ye Lord gyde and
preserve zow Off ye Chanonrie of Ross ye thrie day of Aprill 1596 be zouris
assurit gude freind. efter all powar Allan
Makranald of Easter Layisets. {BD] pg 72-75
The Inventory of
Chisholm Writs 1456- 1810
19
1574 April 29 Instrument ot sasine in lavour ot
Agnes Fraser. lady Gerloch. spouse
ol Alexander Chesolme ol Comer, following a charier by Hugh lord Fraser at
Lowet of the same date, of the lands ot Ardgreask; the lands are to go to Agnes in liferent and to John
McKennye ol Garloch. son of the late John McKennye of
Garloch and Agnes Fraser. in tee, whom tailing to
Thomas Chesolme. son and heir apparent of Alexander Chesolme of Comer and
Agnes, whom failing to John Chesolme, son of Alexander and Agnes, whom failing
to Wiland Chesolme, son of Alexander and Agnes, whom failing to Hugh, lord
Fraser of Lowet. Witnesses to charter: Alexander Chesholme ol Comer; Hugh
Fraser of Gwsachane; Alane McRonnald of Lers[?]; John McRonnald in Thaukriek; Duncan McCulloch
in Affric; John Fraser in Ardrosir; Mr Martin Logye. Witnesses to sasine:
Alexander Chesolme of Comer; Donald McAllane in Pitlandye; Donald McGowan in
Ardgrask; Thomas McAn . . in
Pitlundye; Donald Mcgiltynele there.[ICW]1456-1810 pg 3
32
1586 September 28 Testament testamentar of Alexander Bane of Tulloch, who died at Kilmure on 9 March 1600, given up
by Duncan Bayne, his son and heir, and Alexander, John, and Mr Ronald, his
other sons; legacies go to Elspeth McRannald left by his wile, her mother
sister, Alexander's brothers John and Lachlane and sister Agnes, and to Alexander, John, Janet and Kalherine,
his bairns by Agnes Fraser, his spouse; dated at Tulloch and witnessed by
Mr Robert Monro, minister at Urquhart and Logy; registered al Inverness on 29
October 1600.[ICW]1456-1810 pg 5
37
1590 December 19 Inquest held in Inverness before John Kar, burgess of
Inverness, depute to George, earl ot Huntlio lord Gordon and Badenoch, Sheriff;
William Fraser of Struy, Thomas Fraser, porlioner of Moniak, John Cuthbert
James Fraser in Belladrum, John Fraser, portioner of Moniak, Alexander Fraser of
Gussaquhan, Duncan Bane, apparent ot Tulloch, Duncan McCullo in Alter, John McRanald in Taknok, William
Kemp, burgess of Dingwall, John Ros, burgess ot Inverness, Mr John Ros, burgess
ot Inverness, William Cuthbert, burgess ol Inverness, Alexander Paterson,
burgess ol Inverness, James Cuthbert, burgess of Inverness, James Abram. burgess of Inverness and Ranald Duncansone, burgess of
Dingwall. John Chessolme served heir to the late Alexander Chessolme ot Comar
in the lands of Knokfyn, Comyrmoir, two Inverchannuis and the mill thereof, two
Brakacheis wilh the forests and woods of Auflrege. Cowllowie
and Braneleich in the barony of Comyrmoir. excepting
lands passed to Thomas and Janet Fraser. Easter Innercanmch is reserved in
lilerent for Janet Bane, spouse ot said John. Alexander died in July 1589. .[ICW]1456-1810 pg 6
49
1596 November 17 Discharge by Duncan moir McGtllichallum Vic Keane duy,
dweller in Auchinaber in Bendcraloche, servitor to Sir Duncan Campbell of
Glenurquhy kt, to John Chisholme of Comer for 11 score great ky and 480 merks
in full satisfaction for the damage done by the late Vyland Chisholme. brother german ot the said John Witnesses: James Abrahame,
burgoss of Inverness; John McRonald,
appearand of Mundeort; John Thomsoun, servitor to Jaspar Cuming, burgess of
Inverness. At Inverness. .[ICW]1456-1810
pg 9
50 1596 November 29 Dischaige by John
Abrahame. burgess ot Inverness, to John Cheishome of
Commir for 40 merks borrowed by Alexander Cheishome of Commir from the late
James Abrahame my father'.
Witnesses: James Fraser ol
Fopachie; Andrew MacConill. burgess ol Inverness; and John MacRannald. [ICW]1456-1810
pg 9
89
1619 May 15 Bond by Angus
McRonald in Contuliche to Alexander Mackenzie ol Coull tor 3.800 morks
Scots Cautioners are John Chisholme of Comer and Alexander Bayne ol Logie
Witnesses: Robert Munro of Teaninich; and others including James Chisholme,
merchant m Auldern. At Alness. [ICW]1456-1810
pg15-16
96 1621 January 27
Discharge by Mr Ronald Bayne as assignee of John Bayne. liar of Tulloch, to John
McRonald on behall of John Chessolme of Comer of the bond required Isee no.
93), the summons is therefore cancelled. Witnesses: Mr John Rollock, servitor
to Mr Andro Arltour advocate
John Pitkairne, servitor. [ICW]1456-1810
pg 17
114 1625 June 7 [two copies, one says June
17] Discharge by John McKenzie ot Lochslm. lawful
assignee ol Alexander McKenzie of Coul. to Angous McRanald of Ulladill for 2300
merks, lollowing a bond dated 15 and 18 May 1619, with John Chisholme ol Comer
and Alexander Bayne of Logie as cautioners, assigned on 21 May 1623. Witnesses:
Mr George Monro, younger, in the Chanonne ot Ros: John
Dutt; and Laurence Dalgleische, messenger. At Chanonrie of Ros
.[ICW]1456-1810 pg 20
120
1628 January 27 Contract between Alexander Chisholme ot Comer and Duncan
Bayne ol Wester Logy, taking burden on ihem tor Alexander McKenzie of Coull. on the one pari, and Angus
MacRanald of Ulladaill, on the other part, lollowing an action by Angus
against Alexander McKenzie; now Duncan Bayne promises that Angus will remove
trom Ulladaill and Alexander McKenzie promises 1800 merks. Witnesses: Ronald
Bayne, burgess ol Dingwall; Alexander McKenzie in Chanonrie ol Ross; Alexander
Ros. servitor to William Lauder, commissary clerk ol
Ross; Hew McGill, servitor lo Ihe earl ol Sealorth. At
Chanonrie of Ros. .[ICW]1456-1810 pg 21
197 1648 March 17 Registered extract ol
inhibition at the instance ofWilliam Chisolme. Merchant tburgess of Inverness,
against ThomasChisolmo ot Eskidaill, and Ronald
MacRonald in Kilmorack ,as cautioner.on a bond daled 24 May 1643 lor 31
bolls beare Registered 8 February 1648. .[ICW]1456-1810
pg 33-34
201
1648 November 20
Discharge by William Chissolme, merchant burgess ol Inverness, to Ronald
MakRonald in Kilmorack as cautioner for Thomas Chissolme at Eskidaill quoting
dispositions ol 24 May 1643 and 16 January 1648. Witnesses: Alexander Barbor. writer burgess ol Inverness; and Johne Patersone. .[ICW]1456-1810 pg 34
209
1649 December 11 Discharge by Allane McRanald of Teachwyck, in the
barony ol Beaulie, to Alexander Chisolme of Comer for 130 merks on a bond
quoted with no date Witnesses: Ranald McRanald in Kilmorack; Ranald McRanald of
Inshrone, my eldest lawful son'; and Alexander Dunbar, NP. At Teachwyk.[ICW]1456-1810 pg 35
213
1650 October 2 Discharge by Alexander McRonald ot Keppoch and
others to Alexander Chisholme ol Comer lor lull satisfaction tor the slaughter
of Alexander McAllastair vicCoull Farquhar in Inverlair by umquhile Thomas
McWilliam in Comer and others; the matter is now closed. Witnesses: Alexander
Cameron of Glenewis; Alexander, his son; Ranald McRanald in Teachnock; and
Kenneth McKenzie of Coull. At Killechumen.[ICW]1456-1810
pg 36
214
1650 October
2 Bond by Alexander McRanald, tutor ol
Keppoche, and Alexander McDonell vicAllastir. McRanald of Inverlair in Lochaber,
father brother son to umquhile Alexander McAllasler vicCoull in Inverlair, to
Alexander Chisholme of Commer for himsell and in the name of umquhile Thomas
McWilliame in Comer; Alexander Chisholme has given adequate satisfactionftor
the slaughter ol Alexander McAllaster vicCoull by the said Thomas; Alexander
McRanald and Inverlair bind themselves lo pay back Alexander Chisholme ot Comer
if any Iry to do damage to him for ihe crime. Witnesses: Alexander Cameron ot Gleneives; Ronald McRonald in Teachnuick; Alexander
Cameron, son to the laird ol Gleneives; and Kenneth MacKenzie of Coull. At Killechumen. .[ICW]1456-1810 pg 36
216 1651
January 23 Discharge by Allane
McRanald of Teachnoyk to Alexander Chisolme of Comer for 1000 merks on a
bond dated 2! May 1648 Witnesses: Ranald
McRanald in Inshrory, eldest lawful son of said Allane; William Fraser in .. , Alexander Dunbar, notary.
At Beaulie.. [ICW]1456-1810
pg 36
234
1656 June
Assignation by Hew Fraser. eldest lawlul son ol Alexander Fraser of Foynes, in
favour of John Fraser ot Glenvackie ol 39 head of kyne and 18 great oxen taken from Allan McRonald ol Lundy in May
1646; decree obtained on 6 February 1649; also 2100 merks from a decree
obtained at the instance of deceased Symone Fraser ol Inverallachie against
deceased Colonel Hew Fraser ol Kennereis. and assigned
by Simone on 28 September 164
[1] and
decree thereon dated 17 October 1649. Witnesses: John Gordon of Buckie; John
Grant, tutor ol Glenmoristane; Andrew Sutherland, and Duncan McKenzie. writers in Inverness. At Inverness.[ICW]1456-1810
pg 39
The Mackintosh
Muniments 1442-1820
98. Acquittance by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, to
his cousin, Angus M'Gonaill of Dunnavaig, for £100 for the relief and entry of
his lands of Ardnamurquhown ; (discharging also John Dow M'Ranald Moir V'Allester, and Mr. Cormeill Omaicfa, dean
of Kintire, his cautioners ; dated . . . 1569. It is added that of this sum £50
was paid to the Earl and the other £50 to the Prior of Ardchatlan.
99. Letters of Reversion by James M'Donald Glass in the Strone in Badenoch and Isobel M'Kenze,
his spouse, narrating that Lachlan M'Intoische of Dunnachtane has sold to them
and the lawful heirs of their bodies, whom failing, the lawful heirs of the
said James, the davoch of land of (Jlune in the lordship of Badenoch and
sheriffdom of Inverness, and has alno given to them his lands of Gwelwy there,
and promising that upon payment of 700 merles to them within the parish church
of Inverness, and the granting of a five years' tack of the lands of Clune they
will renounce these lands again in favour of tho said Lachlan M'Intoscho; dated
at Inverness, 12th May 1570; witnesses, Allan
M'Rannald of the Leise, Angus M'Donald V'William in Oullerny, James
Baterson, burgess and sheriff depute of Inverness, and Dowill M'Ferson. James
M'Donald Glass signs by tho aid of Mr. Alexander M'Kenze, notary.
114.
Bond of Maintenance by Angus M'Conneill of Dunnavaig and Glenis to
Ninian Bannatyne of Karnes, and Hector Bannatyne, his son and heir-apparent,
and bond of manrent by them to him in return, dated at the Karnes, 16th May 1577 ; witnesses, Donald Camrone of Lochabir, John Dow
M'Ranald Moir V'Alester in Kilcammag, Donald Spense of Wester Karnes, James
Spense, burgess of Rothesay, and others. Hector Bannatyne signs for himself and
also for his lather, who cannot write.
122.
Mutual Bond between Angus Makconall of Dunnvago and John Stewart,
Sheriff of Bute; dated at Brodik, 15th May 1581, whereby they agree that the
bond of kindness made between them and their houses at Rothissaye, on . . .
15—, shall be renewed between them at their next meeting, the bond being
rewritten, and a clause added binding their heirs and successors and houses as
strictly as themselves are personally bound ; witnesses, Archibald Makconall of
Materreoche, John Steuart of Rosland, Archibald Steuart of Kelspoke, Charlye
M'Allister in Dupreync, John Dowe
M'Ranald Moir, and Alester Steuart of Kildonand. (Signed)
ANGUS M'CONNAILL OF DUNNWAIG, JOHNE STEWART, SREF OF BWIT.
211.
Bond by Lachlan M'lntoiscli of Dunuauchtan, as followsHe, his cousin and
friend, Angus Williamson of Termefct, Lauchlan M'Intoish, oldest son of the
said Angus, William M'Intoish of Bannaehar, William M'lntoiscli in Rait, Donald
M'Queine of Corieburgh, and Angus M'Ronald, son of John Dow M'Ronald, are to
pay 800 merks to John Elphinstoun in Balnaglak in compensation and assithement
for the slaughter of Alexander Andersone and John Barroun, sometime dwelling in
Balnaglak, and tho spoliation of certain goods from the lands of Balnaglak. The
proportion to be paid by each is to he determined by the said Lachlan, and the
said William, his Bon, "and Duncan, the said Angus Williamsone,"
Lachlan, his sou, William M'Intoish in Rait, Donald M'Quene of Corieburgh,
Alester M'Intoish in Home, John M'Jtitoishe in Mulbeg, Gillicallum M'Beane in
Dilcromie, William M'William in Innereshio,
Allan M'lndoir M'Ronald, and Lachlan M'William in Kiurara. Tho said Angus
Williamson has presently paid 100 merks of the said sum, and this obligation is
to secure him against paying more than his proper share of tho whole; dated at
Edinburgh, 1st March 1606; witnesses, William M'lntoische in Bordland, George
Gordon in Balnaglak, and others.
212.
Discharge by Mr. William Heart of Prestoun, principal Justice-Depute of
the realm, as having the gift of tho fine after mentioned, acknowledging
receipt from Lachlan M'lntoscbc of Dunnachtane of 100 merks, being his fine for
not reporting the letters purchased against Duncan Gordon in Cultia, and 200
merks for not entering John Dow and
Angus, John Dow M'Ronald's sons, before the said Justice; dated at
Edinburgh, 25th June 1606
THE REGISTER OF THE GREAT SEAL OF
SCOTLAND 1513 1546 A.
D. [1542]
2684. Apud Edinburgh,
10 Jun. BEX concessit THOME COREY de Keldwod, heredibus ejus et assignatis,— 11 marcatas terrarum antiqui extontus de Kill.-:./-, cum
molendino, turre et forta-licio eamndem (valen. per annum 85 mar-cas), in
balliatu et comitatu de Carrik, vie Air;—que fuerunt Johannis Bard de
Kil-henze, de rege tanquam principe Scotie et com. de Carrik tente per
servitium warde ; et compertum fuit per Jacobum Kennedy in Brunstoun et Malc. M'Criudill, ballivos deputatos de Carrik, in curia apud Knok-oschape juxta Garvane tent.
12 Oct. 1540, summam 2000 marc in quodam scriniolo alias lie box per dictum
Joh. receptam fuisse a quondam Thoma Corry de Keldwod, patre Thome Corry
suprascripti; et postqnam bona mobilia dicti Johannis per Edw. Bowman serjandum
et offkiariuni comitatus do Carrik ad 271 marc 4 sol 8 den. appreciata
et dicto Tho. deliberata fuerant (viz. 18 boves, prctiuni pecie 40 soL, 3 vacce
lactantes, pretium pecie 40 soL, 4 equi et una equa, pretium pecie 50 soL, 10
vacce prognantes, pecie pretium 32 soL, 5 vacce dicte forrow cum earum vitulis,
pretium pecie 32 soL, 10 vacce trimule et bimule, pretium pecie 20 soL, 40 oves
steriles, pretium pecie 5 soL, 20 lie hoggis, pretium pecie 3 soL, 20 bolle
avenarum in horreo, pretium bolle 6 sol., 120 lie thravti avenarum estimat ad
60 boL avenarum, pretium bolle cum pabulo 6 sol. 8 den., 22 lie thravis ordoi
estimat. ad 8 bol ordei, pretium bolle cum pabulo 13 sol. 4 den., 8 bolle
farine avenatice ex firmis molendini, pretium bolle 13 sol. 4 den., 4 acre
terrarum seminatarum, pretium 4 lib., 5 lecti minuti cum lectis plumariis,
linthiaminibus, lodicibus et superlectilibus, pretium 10 lib., 8 coclearia
argentea, pretium 8 6ol., una celdru farine avenatice in cellario, pretium
bolle 12 sol., arce, ciste, panaria, mense, olle, patelle, disci, parop-sides
et caminus ferreus, pretium 10 lib.), dicte terre appreciate fuerunt1 apud
May-bole 28 Mar. 1542, ot dicto Tho. vendite, pro 1728
marc. 8 sol. de restadict summe, et pro 86 marc. 5 sol. 9 J den. pro feodo Roberti
Park, Arthuri M'Gurghe, et F.r-gusii Dalrimpill in Mavbole, ballivorura
deputatorum de Carrik:—et voluit rex quod dictus Joh., heredes ejus et
assignati, haberent regressum quandocumque dictas summas persolvorent infra
septennium :— TEST, ut in aliis eartis &c xxviii. 429.[RGSS]
1513-1546 pg 620
REGISTER
OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND. Vol. II 1569-1578 At Edinburgh, 16 Oct. 1552
1711. Ane Lettir maid to WILLIAM E, COMMENDATOUR OF
CULROS, his airis and assignais, ane or ma,—of the gift of ward and nonentres
(etc.) of the thre mark land of Barneill, and the mark land of Dymmurthy with
the pertinentis, hand in the bailliery of Carrik and schirefdome of Air, of all
yeiris and termes bigane (etc.) sen the deceis of umquhile James McCryndill of Barneill, franktenementar, or Mungo .McCryndill, his sone, fear of
the foirsaidis landis, or ony uthiris (etc.), quhilk umquhile Mungo deceissit
in the feild of Pinkecleuch ; and siclike of all yeiris and termes tocum during
the tyme of the said ward and nonentres thairof, and ay and quhill (etc.) ;
with the releif thairof quhen it salhappin. With power, etc. Per
Signaturam. [RPSS] vol IV 1548-1556 p. 278
Abstract: A letter made to WILLIAME, Commendator of
Culross, his heirs and assignees, one or more - of the gift of "ward and
nonentry" of the three mark land of Barneill, and the mark land of
Dimurthy with the pertinents, and in the bailliery
of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, of all years and terms past... since the decease of the late James McCrydill of
Barneill, freeholder, or Mungo McCryndill, his son, fiar [renter] of the
foresaid lands, or any others..... while [at the time of] the late Mungo dying
in the [battle]field of Pinkieclech; and suchlike of all years and terms to
come during the time of the said ward and nonentries thereof, and all and with
the relief thereof when it shall happen. With power, etc. while By signature. [RPSS]
vol IV 1548-1556 p. 278
REGISTER
OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND. Vol. II 1569-1578
Holyhood House 15
February 1578
The Regentis Grace and Lordis
of Secreit Counsale, being informit that thair is proclamationis maid to
convocat greifc nowmeris of men in weirlyke maner be sey and land for persute
and invasioun of Donald M°Angua of ' ° J Glengarry, his freindis and servandis,
thair boundis, landis, and possessionis, be force and way of deid, without
directioun, commissioun, or authoritie preceding frome oure Soverane Lord to
that effect; the said Donald and his saidis freindis being his Majesteis gude
subjectis, obedient to his lawis and nawayis convict be ony ordinar jugement or
utherwayis declarit rebellis; quhairthrow it becumis his Hienes to provyde for
thair defence and saiftie, be commanding of his Majesteis faythfuil subjectis
nixt adjacent to assist the said Donald in his lauchfull defense. Thairfoir
ordanis letters to be direct, chargeing Thomas Fraser of Knokky tutour of
Lovet.Coline McKenze of Kintaill, Johnne Grant of Frewchy, Lauchlane MTntoshe
of Dunnauch-tane, Robert Monro of Fowlis, Alexander Ross of Balnagowne, Rannald McRannald of Keppach, and
Alexander Cheisholme of Strathglasche,—that thay and every ane of thame, with
thair kin, freindis, servandis, assistaris, partakaris, and haill forces thay
may mak, in weirlike maner addres thame and be in full reddines to pas
furthwart, assist, succour, and defend, the said Donald Me Angus of Glengarry,
his friendis and servandis, thair boundis, gudis, and geir, for sauftie and
defence thairof frome the invasioun and violent incursionis of quhatsumevir
personia perse wing the same, as thay sail ressave advertisement frome the said
Donald of the imrninent dangeare and invasioun; and to remane sa lang as the
apperance and dangeore apperis, under the pane of tinsell of lyff, landis, and
gudis. [RPCS] Vol. II pg 674
[
Here is Rannald McRannald of Keppoch in 1578 }
Index to Secretary's
and Particular Registers of Sasines for Sheriffdoms of Inverness, Ross,
Cromarty and Sutherland, vol. 1: 1606-1608; 1617-1660.
Attachments are two
pages from: Index to Secretary's and
Particular Registers of Sasines for Sheriffdoms of Inverness, Ross, Cromarty
and Sutherland, vol. 1: 1606-1608; 1617-1660.
PLUS the page that
explains the dates covered by the Roman numerals in the ref. nos.
And the second volume
(1661-1721) has only 2 entries, so here they are:
McRonald
(McRanald);
McDonald
of Benbecula [Benbegula], Ranald, IV.51: his spouse, see McDonald, Anna. (and that says: McDonald, Anna, daughter of Sir John McDonald
of Moidart, and spouse of Ronald McRonald McDonald of Benbecula,
III.294; IV.51) McRonald, VicAllan of (?in) Gellovie,
Allan McDonald alias, IV.528; V.484 [III= 1665-1670; IV= 1670-1679; V=
1679-1694]
Vol. 3 (1721-1780) has:
McRanald (McRonald) VcAllan of
Gellovy (Gellavy), Ronald (or Allan) McDonald alias. VIII.360 Alexander McDonald alias,
VIII.117
[VIII= 1721-1733]Catalogue of National
Archives of Scotland
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Related Documents 1548-1914 20 Feb
1526/1527 This
record is Open.
1564
November 13. Ballocht. Bond
of warrandice by Ranald *McRanald*
McConilglas of Kappych to Colin Campbell of Glenurquhay, cautioner for
granter to the Queen for his good rule and order in the country, caution being
registered in books of Privy Council.Witnesses: Mr John Cunynghame, James
Ruthuen, Neil McConil VcNeill, John McAvyre, Thomas Quhit and Andrew Quhit,
notary.
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Acknowledges receipt of letter of 29 August; will obey
its orders to his power, and expects that the Committee will take action with
regard to theft and oppression of broken men who abuse the poor labourers of
the ground as well as merchants and travellers. Also contains letter from
Glenorchy to Glencairn: gives further details of matters relating to broken
men; as God and the king have raised Glencairn to such a position it will be an
acceptable service for his own reputation that he is diligent in delivering the
country from the dangerous disease before it becomes of greater consequence;
suggests that the tutor of Keppoch,
Ranald *McRanald* of Fersied, Donald Gorme, uncle to said Ranald, and
others should be made to give bonds of presentation for their broken men before
the Committee of Estates;
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Letters of Reversion by Alexander M'[Rannald] [*McRanald*] V'Conill [McConnell] Glaiss [Glass]
narrating that William Makyntosche [McIntosh] of Dunnachtyne [Dunachton] has
sold to him and his heirs and assignees
his lands of the Keppach [Keppoch] in the lordship of Lochabir [Lochaber] and
sheriffdom of Inverness, and promising that on payment of 400 merks Scots
within the Freir [?Friar] kirk of Kynegusy [Kingussie] upon the high altar
there they will renounce the same, so that the said William and his heirs and
assignees of the best and worthiest of his kyne of Clanchatene [Clan Chattan]
and no others, his assignees, may obtain heretable possession thereof. 21 Dec 1548 This record is Open.
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Acquittance by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, to his cousin,
Angus McConaill [McConnell] of Dunnavaig [Dunovaig], for £100 for the relief and
entry of his lands of Ardnamurquhown Ardnamurchan]; discharging also John Dow *McRanald* Moir V'Allester
[McAllister], and Mr. Cormeill Omaich [Omay], dean of Kintire [Kintyre],
his cautioners; dated . . . 1569. It is added that of this sum £50 was paid to
the Earl and the other £50 to the Prior of Ardchattan. 1569
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(1) Assignation by
John, lord Cathcart, to Robert Cathcart [of Killochan] his "oy", of
the following:(1) Reversion granted to him by David Blair of Adametoun
[Adamton] and Margaret Cwnynghame [Cunningham], his spouse, of the 40s land of
Pinmore in the barony of Carletoun [Carleton] which he had alienated under
reversion of £100 (dated at Auchincrwe [Auchincruive], 4 October 1523):
(2) Obligation granted
to him by Bartholomew Craufurd [Crawford] of Cars to deliver to him a letter of
reversion of the 2 merkland of Enoch, alienated under promise of a letter of
reversion of £40 (dated at Edinburgh, 16 June 1525):
(3) Reversion granted
to him by deceased George Kennedie [Kennedy] of Balmaklannoquhen of the 4
merkland of Killub, Trowlowdan, Drumrane and Crwfeis of Grevan, alienated under
reversion of 80 merks (dated at Air
[Ayr], 31 May 1506), which "I have laid in wed of xviij merkis to [Malcolm] McKrindal [*McCrindle*] ..."
(dated at Killunquhan, 16 June 1531.) At Air. 29 Sep 1531 This record is Open.
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Instrument of sasine in favour
of Adam Boyd, as heir of deceased Adam Boyd of Penkill, his grandfather, of the
merkland of Drummurchie (? Dinmurchie), in
earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, following on precept of clare constat
by James Boyd of Trochrig, dated at Penkhill, 1572 Oct 26, and addressed to
Robert Boyd and Andrew *McCrindle*
(McCrynnell), his bailies. 5 Nov
1572
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Obligation by George Kennedy of Balmaclannoquhan, as
grandson of deceased George Kennedy of Balmaclannoquhan who granted the letter
of reversion to deceased John, lord Cathcart, mentioned in GD117/48, of the£3
land of Killowb, Trolowdane, Drumranye and Cruvis of Girvene, to resign the
subjects to John Cathcart of Carltoun [Carleton], as heir to Robert Cathcart of
Carltoun, who was assignee to the said Lord Cathcart, on payment to him of 80
merks and 15 in the parish church of Ayr. The obligation narrates that the
granter had inherited the reversion from his father Gilbert Kennedy of
Balmaclannoquhan with whom Malcolm
McCrynnill [*McCrindle*], with whom it had been laid in pledge, had
deposited it; and "knawand na sic obligatioun be the quhilk my said fader
wes oblist", had "cutit the samin reversioun in small peces quhairof
now few or nane remanis" and had been ordered by the Lords of Session to
restore it or make a new one on pain of rebellion at the instance of Duncan
McCrynnill, son of deceased Malcolm. At Edinburgh. 12
Mar 1573/1574
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Discharge by Alexander Menzeis [Menzies] of that Ilk;, to
Lachlan McIntoysche [McIntosh] of Dunnachtan [Dunachton], and his kin, friends,
tenants and servants, of all herships, slaughters, offences or wrongs committed
by them upon him or his friends, tenants or servants within his bounds of the
Appin of Dull [Appin na Dow, Breadalbane], prior to the date hereof. And
because the said Lachlan has paid, and is still to pay, certain cattle out of
his own goods as composition for the said wrongs, therefore the said Alexander
Menzies appoints him his assignee in the pursuit of Ranald *McRanald* and his associates, committers of two herships
against him and his tenants of Glengowlanty, Cammissarnay [Cammisarny] and
Balleycomes [Ballycomes] in 1513, declaring that he has never given to the said
Ranald any discharge hereof. 8
Dec 1604
GD176/211
Title
Bond by Lachlan McIntoisch [McIntosh]
of Dunnauchtan [Dunachton]. Dates
1 Mar 1606 Access status Open Location On site Description He, his cousin and friend, Angus Williamson
of Termett [Termit], Lauchlan McIntoish [McIntosh], eldest son of the said
Angus, William McIntoish [McIntosh] of Bannachar [Benchar], William McIntoisch
[McIntosh] in Rait, Donald McQueine [McQueen] of Corieburgh [Corribrough], and Angus McRonald [*McRanald*], son of John
Dow McRonald [*McRanald*], are to pay 800 merks to John Elphinstoun
[Elphinstone] in Balnaglak [Balnaglack] in compensation and assithement for the
slaughter of Alexander Andersone [Anderson] and John Barroun [Barron], sometime
dwelling in Balnaglak, and the spoliation of certain goods from the lands of
Balnaglak. The proportion to be paid by each is to be determined by the said
Lachlan, and the said William, his son, "and Duncan, the said Angus
Williamsone," Lachlan, his son, William McIntoish in Rait, Donald McQuene
of Correburgb, Alester McIntoish [McIntosh] in Home [Holm], John McIntoishe
[McIntosh] in Mulbeg, Gillicallum McBeane [McBean] in Dilcromie, William
McWilliam in Innereshie [Invereshie], Allan McIndoir [McIndeor] McRonald
[*McRanald*], and Lachlan McWilliam in Kinrara. The said Angus Williamson has
presently paid 100 merks of the said sum, and this obligation is to secure him
against paying more than his proper share of the whole; dated at Edinburgh, 1st
March 1606; witnesses, William McIntoische [McIntosh] in Bordland, George
Gordon in Balnaglak, and others.
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Discharge by Mr. William Heart [Hart] of Prestoun
[Preston], principal Justice-Depute of the realm, as having the gift of the
fine after mentioned, acknowledging receipt from Lachlan McIntosche [McIntosh]
of Dunnachtane [Dunachton] of 100 merks, being his fine for not reporting the
letters purchased against Duncan Gordon in Cultis [Cults in Petty], and 200
merks for not entering John Dow and
Angus, John Dow McRonald [*McRanald*]'s sons, before the said Justice;
dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1606. 25
Jun 1606 This
record is Open.
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Letters of Relaxation in favour of John McCowll [McCoull]
V'Eane [McIan], sometime in Davachnacraig and now in Collone [?Clune ?Colony,
Cromarty], and Allane McEane [McIan]
Dowy [Dow] V'Rannald [*McRanald*] in Gallachie [Gellovie] in Badenache
[Badenoch], who are charged with the theft of sixteen oxen, ten cows and three
mares belonging to Alexander Mylneward [Milnward], with the plenishing of his
house, and also cattle and other goods of William McConochie [McConnachie],
George Findy [?Finn ?Findlay], Marion Hay and others, as they have found
caution for standing their trial; dated 28th November 1615; with note of
execution. 28/11/1615 This record is Open.
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Extract from the Sheriff Court Books of Inverness, of
Horning against Donald McAllan McEain [McIan] of Ellantirim, Alister McAllan McCoull McRannald
[*McRanald*] of Moror [Morar], Donald McAngus of Glengarrie [Glengarry],
Allister McEwin [McEwan] of Ardgour, Lachlan McIntosche [McIntosh] of
Dunnachtan [Dunachton], Allan Cambroun [Cameron] of Lochzeill [Lochiel], Sir
Rorie McCloid [McLeod] of Dunvegan, Sir Lachlan McFingon [?McFiggans ?McVannan]
of Stratherdell [Strathardle], Donald McEain [McIan] of Ardnamurchan, Donald
McEachin [McEachen] of Kingerloche [Kingairloch], Sir John Campbell of Calder
[Cawdor] and Hector McClean [McLean] of Dowart [Duart], for not making payment
of their proportions of the taxation granted to King James the Sixth on the
occasion of the marriage of his daughter, the Princess Elizabeth; dated 30th
May 1617. 30/5/1617 This ecord is Open.
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Precept of Clare Constat by Lachlan Mackintoshe
[McIntosh] of Torcastle in favour of Ranald
M'Donald [McDonald], now of Gellovie, as heir of the deceased Allan
M'Donald [McDonald] alias M'Ranald [*McRanald*] VicAllan [McAllan], sometime in
Gellovie, his father, who died last infeft in the half davoch or two ploughs of
Gellovie, etc., in the lordship of Badenoch, parish of Laggan, and sheriffdom
of Inverness, wadset by the granter to the said deceased Allan on 10th July
1678. Alexander M'Phersone [McPherson] of Stramasie [Strathmashie] is bailie
for giving sasine; dated at Edinburgh, 12th December 1688. [Although listed
here this document is not in the National Archives of Scotland having been
either destroyed or badly damaged in a flood at Moy Hall] 12/12/1688 Access
conditions may apply - please click on reference to display details. Not Held
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Discharge by Colin Earl of Seafort to John *McRanald* of Moydert, Captain of
Clanrannald, for 204 merks, as feu duty of the 20 merk lands of Arrasek and
27 merk lands of Moydert, within the sheriffdom of Inverness. At Chanonrie of
Ross 2 Mar 1633 This record is
Open.
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Discharge by John *McRanald*, writer in Edinburgh, to John *McRanald* of Moydert, Captain of the
Clanranald for a bond of 500 merks, dated at Castell Tir -- 1 November
last. At Edinburgh 19 Dec 1639 This record is Open.
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Discharge by Alexander Campbell, in name of George
Campbell, sheriff clerk of Argyll, to John
*McRanald*, Captain of Clan Ranald, for 400 merks. At Inveraray 5 May 1642 This record is Open.
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Tack by Allane Camroune of Locheall and Mary McConall,
his wife, to Sir Donald McDonald of Sleat, knight, for 3 years of the 20 merk
land of Eag, pertaining to the said Mary in liferent for 500 merks yearly, John
*McRanald* of Modiort being surety; and at the end of the tack they renounce in
favour of John *McRanald* 5 merk
lands of the above 20 merk lands. At Sleatt 9
Jun 1630 This
record is Open.
National Records of
Scotland Reference PA7/8
Title Supplementary Parliamentary Papers
Dates 1651-1660
1660, Oct 13: Petition
of the laird of Grant for himself, his friends, vassals and tenants for a
Commission to try broken men and thieves etc and particularly a sorner named Donald *McRanald* vic Allastar alias the
'Haked Stirk' (Commission granted).
GD201/3/26
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Discharge by Robert Bishop of the Isles to Donald *McRanald*, younger of Muydart,
for 240 merks, as tack duty of the Bishop's third of South Wyste. At
Icollumkill 14 Jul 1666
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Discharge
by Mr. William Heart [Hart] of Prestoun [Preston], principal Justice-Depute of the realm, as
having the gift of the fine after
mentioned, acknowledging receipt from Lachlan McIntosche [McIntosh] of Dunnachtane [Dunachton] of 100
merks, being his fine for not reporting
the letters purchased against Duncan Gordon in Cultis [Cults in Petty], and 200 merks for not entering John Dow and Angus, John Dow
McRonald [*McRanald*]'s sons, before the said Justice; dated at Edinburgh,
25th June 1606. 25 Jun 1606 This record is
Open.
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Letters
of Relaxation in favour of John McCowll [McCoull] V'Eane [McIan], sometime in Davachnacraig and now in
Collone [?Clune ?Colony, Cromarty], and Allane
McEane [McIan] Dowy [Dow] V'Rannald [*McRanald*] in Gallachie [Gellovie] in
Badenache [Badenoch], who are charged with the theft of sixteen oxen, ten
cows and three mares belonging to Alexander
Mylneward [Milnward], with the plenishing of his house, and also cattle and
other goods of William McConochie [McConnachie], George Findy [?Finn ?Findlay],
Marion Hay and others, as they have found caution for standing their trial;
dated 28th November 1615; with note of execution. 28/11/1615 This
record is Open.
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Extract
from the Sheriff Court Books of Inverness, of Horning against Donald McAllan
McEain [McIan] of Ellantirim, Alister
McAllan McCoull McRannald [*McRanald*] of Moror [Morar], Donald McAngus of
Glengarrie [Glengarry], Allister McEwin [McEwan] of Ardgour, Lachlan McIntosche
[McIntosh] of Dunnachtan [Dunachton], Allan Cambroun [Cameron] of Lochzeill
[Lochiel], Sir Rorie McCloid [McLeod] of Dunvegan, Sir Lachlan McFingon
[?McFiggans ?McVannan] of Stratherdell [Strathardle], Donald McEain [McIan] of
Ardnamurchan, Donald McEachin [McEachen] of Kingerloche [Kingairloch], Sir John
Campbell of Calder [Cawdor] and Hector McClean [McLean] of Dowart [Duart], for
not making payment of their proportions of the taxation granted to King James
the Sixth on > the occasion of the marriage of his daughter, the Princess
Elizabeth; dated 30th May 1617. 30/5/1617
This record is Open.
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Precept
of Clare Constat by Lachlan Mackintoshe [McIntosh] of Torcastle in favour of Ranald M'Donald [McDonald], now of Gellovie, as heir of the deceased
Allan M'Donald [McDonald] alias M'Ranald [*McRanald*] VicAllan [McAllan],
sometime in Gellovie, his father, who died last infeft in the half davoch or
two ploughs of Gellovie, etc., in the lordship of Badenoch, parish of Laggan,
and sheriffdom of Inverness, wadset by the granter to the said deceased
Allan on 10th July 1678. Alexander M'Phersone [McPherson] of Stramasie
[Strathmashie] is bailie for giving sasine; dated at Edinburgh, 12th December
1688. [Although listed here this document is not in the National Archives of
Scotland having been either destroyed or badly damaged in a flood at Moy Hall] 12/12/1688 Access
conditions may apply - please click on reference to display details. Not Held
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Discharge
by Colin Earl of Seafort to John
*McRanald* of Moydert, Captain of Clanrannald, for 204 merks, as feu duty
of the 20 merk lands of Arrasek and 27 merk lands of Moydert, within the
sheriffdom of Inverness. At Chanonrie of Ross 2
Mar 1633 This
record is Open.
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Discharge
by John *McRanald*, writer in Edinburgh,
to John *McRanald* of Moydert, Captain of the Clanranald for a bond of 500
merks, dated at Castell Tir -- 1 November last. At Edinburgh 19 Dec 1639 This record is Open.
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Discharge
by Alexander Campbell, in name of George Campbell, sheriff clerk of Argyll, to John *McRanald*, Captain of Clan Ranald,
for 400 merks. At Inveraray 5 May
1642 This
record is Open.
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Tack
by Allane Camroune of Locheall and Mary McConall, his wife, to Sir Donald McDonald of Sleat, knight,
for 3 years of the 20 merk land of Eag, pertaining to the said Mary in liferent
for 500 merks yearly, John *McRanald* of Modiort being surety; and at the end
of the tack they renounce in favour of John *McRanald* 5 merk lands of the
above20 merk lands. At Sleatt 9 Jun
1630 This
record is Open.
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Discharge
by Robert Bishop of the Isles to Donald
*McRanald*, younger of Muydart, for 240 merks, as tack duty of the Bishop's
third of South Wyste. At Icollumkill 14
Jul 1666
National Records of
Scotland Reference PA7/8 Title Supplementary Parliamentary Papers
Dates 1651-1660
1660, Oct 13: Petition
of the laird of Grant for himself, his friends, vassals and tenants for a
Commission to try broken men and thieves etc and particularly a sorner named Donald *McRanald* vic Allastar alias the
'Haked Stirk' (Commission granted).
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Assignation by John, lord Cathcart, to Robert Cathcart
[of Killochan] his "oy", of the following:
(1) Reversion granted
to him by David Blair of Adametoun [Adamton] and Margaret Cwnynghame
[Cunningham], his spouse, of the 40s land of Pinmore in the barony of Carletoun
[Carleton] which he had alienated under reversion of £100 (dated at Auchincrwe
[Auchincruive], 4 October 1523):
(2) Obligation granted
to him by Bartholomew Craufurd [Crawford] of Cars to deliver to him a letter of
reversion of the 2 merkland of Enoch, alienated under promise of a letter of
reversion of £40 (dated at Edinburgh, 16 June 1525):
(3) Reversion granted
to him by deceased George Kennedie [Kennedy] of Balmaklannoquhen of the 4
merkland of Killub, Trowlowdan, Drumrane and Crwfeis of Grevan, alienated under
reversion of 80 merks (dated at Air [Ayr], 31 May 1506), which "I have
laid in wed of xviij merkis to [Malcolm]
McKrindal [*McCrindle*] ..." (dated at Killunquhan, 16 June 1531.) At Air. 29 Sep 1531 This record is Open.
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Instrument of sasine in favour of Adam
Boyd, as heir of deceased Adam Boyd of Penkill, his grandfather, of the
merkland of Drummurchie (? Dinmurchie), in earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr, following on precept of clare constat by James Boyd of
Trochrig, dated at Penkhill,1572 Oct 26, and addressed to Robert Boyd and Andrew *McCrindle* (McCrynnell), his
bailies. 5 Nov 1572
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Obligation by George Kennedy of Balmaclannoquhan, as
grandson of deceased George Kennedy of Balmaclannoquhan who granted the letter
of reversion to deceased John, lord Cathcart, mentioned in GD117/48, of the £3
land of Killowb, Trolowdane, Drumranye and Cruvis of Girvene, to resign the
subjects to John Cathcart of Carltoun [Carleton], as heir to Robert Cathcart of
Carltoun, who was assignee to the said Lord Cathcart, on payment to him of 80
merks and 15 in the parish church of Ayr. The obligation narrates that the
granter had inherited the reversion from his father Gilbert Kennedy of
Balmaclannoquhan with whom Malcolm
McCrynnill [*McCrindle*], with whom it had been laid in pledge, had
deposited it; and "knawand na sic obligatioun be the quhilk my said fader
wes oblist", had "cutit the samin reversioun in small peces quhairof
now few or nane remanis" and had been ordered by the Lords of Session to
restore it or make a new one on pain of rebellion at the instance of Duncan McCrynnill, son of deceased Malcolm.
At Edinburgh.
12 Mar 1573/1574
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