Borthwick of Lochhill

BORTHWICK of LOCHHILL   David Borthwick, of uncertain ancestry, was a Burgess of Haddington and was father of, Mr David Borthwick of Lochhill, (see below). Mr. Ninian Borthwick, who is styled […]

Bontine of Ardoch

BONTINE of ARDOCH   Finlay Bontine, is the first for whom there is evidence. He acquired the lands of Milnton of Lee, in Dunbartonshire, which were confirmed to him by […]

Crawford of Fedderate

CRAWFORD of FEDDERATE   Patrick de Crawford of Fedderate, is the first for whom there is extant evidence but whether he was the first to acquire Fedderate or else succeeded to […]

Memorials of the Stewarts of Forthergill

Memorials of the Stewarts of Forthergill By Charles Poyntz Stewart A rare opportunity to acquire a near pristine copy of this highly sought after limited edition work.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364657265959

Campbell of Duntroon – Note

  Duncan Campbell, 1st of Duntroon, was a younger son of Sir Colin Campbell of Lochawe and acquired the lands of Ardchastell, Ardefour, Poltalloch and others from his brother, Sir […]

Midhope Castle _ Notes

  The old castle of Midhope, in the barony of Abercorn, in Linlithgowshire, has recently gained a degree of popularity by virtue of featuring in the TV series Outlander as […]

MacGillivray Chiefship – Notes

My interest in the Chiefship of MacGillivray of Dunmaglass was kindled several years ago upon an approach for assistance in identifying the current heir male. Not having undertaken any research, […]