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Source:Scottish document Rose of Kilravock, 29 + (Elizabeth Bisset, spouse of the late Sir A … Elizabeth Bisset, spouse of the late Sir Andrew del Bois, the knight, in her lawful widowhood, has given, granted, and by this her present charter established, to the most excellent prince, Sir John, by the grace of God, the illustrious king of Scots, and has resigned, by staff and baton restored, all her lands of Kilravock (NAI), with all its just pertinents, for the infeftment of Hugh de Ros (Rose) and Mariota his spouse and their heirs in perpetuity, making to the lord king that service that he is wont to have. The seals of Archibald, bishop of Moray, Sir Andrew of Moray, justiciar of Scotia, and Reginald le Chen (Cheyne) the knight are attached. le Chen (Cheyne) the knight are attached.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD93/1 + (Charter by Elizabeth Byseth, relict of Sir … Charter by Elizabeth Byseth, relict of Sir Andrew de Bosco, in her lawful widowhood and with full power, giving, granting and confirming forever to William, Earl of Ross, and his heirs, the whole barony of Edidouer, namely the castle with the davach called Glastulauch, another davach called Davauchnakaryn, a third davach called Culyncurch, a fourth davach called Cuulcolli [Kilcoy], the half davach called Lechdavauchfur, and three-fourths of a davach called Gargyhishille, in wood and plain, meadows and grazings, etc, malt-kilns, etc, mountains, hills, valleys, and birds' nests, and also with the patronage of the hospital-house of Edirdouer, and the rents pertaining to said house, and all and sundry other just pertinents, etc, belonging to said barony, in excambion for 3 davachs of land in Roger, namely, the davach called Ardtarbard, another davach called Tarbard, and the half-davach called Byndal in said tenement of Tarbard, and the half-davach called Estirmuirachy, which 3 davachs said Earl William gave, granted, and confirmed to her in his charter; said barony of Edirdouer to be held by said Earl, and his heirs, with pertinents as aforesaid, in chief, fee and heritage, of the King of Scots and his heirs, as freely, quietly, wholly and honourably, as any barony held or possessed in the Kingdom of Scotland in the northerly part of the mountains. As her seal was not well known, the seals of Sir William de Fentona, Sir William de Haya and the prior of Beauly ('de Bello loco'), together with her seal, were appended. Witnesses, Martin, abbot of New Fern, John son of Cristine Mcgilloner, William de Culenlis, clerk, Bernard de Haudene, Bolan Beg, John son of Gilbert cl...her, Philipp de Kochy. Without date. cl...her, Philipp de Kochy. Without date.)
Source:Scottish document Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 459 + (Euphemia, countess of Ross, writes to her … Euphemia, countess of Ross, writes to her lord, lord Edward, king of England, lord of Ireland and duke of Aquitaine, asking him to give credence to Sir Andrew of Rait, knight, and Bernard de Mowat, her clerk, concerning her great and arduous business, to be narrated to the king by these men., to be narrated to the king by these men.)
Source:Scottish document Moray Reg., no. 259 + (Fearchar, earl of Ross, has given, granted … Fearchar, earl of Ross, has given, granted, and established by his charter, to Walter of Moray, son of the late Hugh of Moray, two davochs of land in Ross (ROS), namely ‘Clon’, by its right bounds and with all just pertinents, holding in feu and heritage, for an annual render of one pound of pepper on the feast of St Martin, for all service and demand, and making forinsec service of the lord king. making forinsec service of the lord king.)
Source:Scottish document A-S Relations, no. 17 + (Florence, count of Holland, Robert Bruce, … Florence, count of Holland, Robert Bruce, lord of Annandale, John Balliol, lord of Galloway, John Hastings, lord of Abergavenny, John Comyn, lord of Badenoch, Patrick of Dunbar, earl of March, John de Vescy (on behalf of his father), Nicholas de Soules and William de Ros, write that since they consider that they possess a right in the realm of Scotland and [are entitled] to demonstrate, claim and urge it before the person who has the most power, jurisdiction and reason to try their case; and lord Edward, king of England, has shown them that the overlordship of the realm, and the jurisdiction for hearing, trying and determining their right, belong to him and that he ought to have them, they, by their own free will, do desire, concede and grant that they should receive justice before him, as lord superior of the realm. They are willing to uphold and maintain his decision without dispute.and maintain his decision without dispute.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD305/1/112/357 + (For his homage and Service of the davach L … For his homage and Service of the davach Lands of Pollane with Esterseton Mill and Smithy thereof with their Sequels Wilkcroft, Parkhill etc. which were to be held of the Granter and her heirs in feu and heritage for answering three suits at the three head Courts to be held at KynardyThe Charter is dated at Dingwall 14th March 1381 and this Transumpt is dated 30th May 1395.and this Transumpt is dated 30th May 1395.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD71/280 + (Fragment)
Source:Scottish document CDS, v, no. 492a + (60 folios.)
Source:Scottish document CDS, v, no. 472a + (Account book of J. de Drokenesford, keeper of the wardrobe. 34 Edw I. 424 pages.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD1/220/66 + (Further he bound himself to resign his sup … Further he bound himself to resign his superiority of the tenandry of Crumby into the hands of the said Jonet and Walter in the event of the tenant agreeing to hold of them, and also to resign all his rights in said lands into the hands of the King: At Edinburgh 16 January 1426-1427; and (2) Charter by Alexander de Ile, Lord of the Isles, Earl of Ross and Justiciar of the north side of the Water of Forth, confirming the grant which Sir John de Lyndesay, Lord of Byres, made to Sir Walter de Innes of that Ilk, knight, of the lands of the barony of Abirkerdore in the sheriffdom of Banf: To be held to the said Sir Walter as freely as in the charter of said lands granted by the late Sir Walter de Lesly, grandfather of the granter, to the late Sir William de Lyndesay of Byris, his Kinsman: At the Castle of Dingvelle 22nd February 1438-1439. Witnesses, William de Lesly, sheriff of Innerys, George de Munro, lord of Foulis, William de Vrchard, William de Caldor, Hugh de Rose and Murchard Revach, esquires. The confirmation is dated at Kyldrumy 19 August 1453 a.r. 17. Witnesses, William, bishop of Glasgow, William, Lord Creichton, chancellor, Alexander, Lord Montgomery, Patrick, Lord Glammys, Robert, Lord Boyd, Gilbert Kennedy of Dunnure, Mr James Lyndesay, keeper of the privy seal, and Mr George de Schoriswod, the King's secretary.eorge de Schoriswod, the King's secretary.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD16/1 + (GD16/1/1A-14: Title Deeds GD16/1/15-79: Wa … GD16/1/1A-14: Title DeedsGD16/1/15-79: Wadsets & Heritable Bonds. Note: where heritable securities have been granted on the Airlie estates without mention of specificlands they are included here along with those on particular lands in the barony of Airlie.GD16/1/80-94: Apprisings & Adjudications. Note: apprisings in this section refer not only to particular lands in the barony of Airlie but also to those of the Airlie estates in general where particular lands are not specified.GD16/1/95-106: Inventories of Writs.ot specified. GD16/1/95-106: Inventories of Writs.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD25/1 + (GD25/1/1-24 Bundle 1. 1290-1399 GD25/1/25- … GD25/1/1-24 Bundle 1. 1290-1399GD25/1/25-36 Bundle 2. 1400-1450GD25/1/37-115 Bundle 3. 1450-1474GD25/1/116-169 Bundle 4. 1475-1499GD25/1/170-237 Bundle 5. 1500-1514GD25/1/238-294 Bundle 6. 1515-1529GD25/1/295-384 Bundle 7. 1530-1539GD25/1/385-523 Bundle 8. 1540-1549GD25/1/524-580 Bundle 9. 1550-1559GD25/1/581-740 Bundle 10. 1560-1569GD25/1/741-868 Bundle 11. 1570-1579GD25/1/869-977 Bundle 12. 1580-1589GD25/1/978-1100 Bundle 13. 1590-1599-1589 GD25/1/978-1100 Bundle 13. 1590-1599)
Source:Scottish document SHS Misc. xi, 91-93, 115-21 + (Gaol delivery at Aberdeen, Wednesday next … Gaol delivery at Aberdeen, Wednesday next before the Feast of St Margaret the virgin, 24 Edward I (18 July 1296) 128. John Page was taken and imprisoned. And because no one sues John, therefore he is acquitted. 129. Henry the woodward, William Carter, William de Berneston, Henry le Tene and John Organ were attached for the death of a Welshman killed in Roxburgh, namely one of the company of the earl of Hereford. Charged with the offence in the presence of the steward they say that they are not guilty of the death of the Welshman and put themselves on the country. The jurors say on their oath that Henry and the others are not guilty of the death of the Welshman and are therefore acquitted. (Acquitted) Pleas of the army at Aberdeen, Monday next before the Feast of St Margaret the virgin, 24 Edward I (16 July 1296) 166. Oliver del Ewe, Henry de Worsop and William of London bring a suit of trespass against Thomas de Topgrave and Jordan of Hartlepool. Thomas and Jordan, who are present, are unable to deny the charge. Therefore they are sent to prison until etc. (To prison) 167. Walter de Angerton was attached to answer Huna ap Tudor on a plea of robbery of a mare. Whereon he complains that when on Sunday next before the feast of St Margaret the virgin in the said year [15 July 1296] the mare was alienated from him and he found it in Walter’s keeping, Walter illegally withholds the mare, to his damage etc. He asks for enquiry to be made. Walter comes and says that he bought the mare in the king’s market in Aberdeen. He also asks for enquiry to be made. The jurors say on their oath that the mare is the legal chattel of Huna ap Tudor and that Walter did not buy it, but rather acquired it by evil means. Therefore it is considered that Huna should have the mare. Walter is condemned to prison until etc. He is mainprised by Ralph of Newcastle and has died. (Amercement) 168. John de Morley, marshal of Robert of Tattershall, was attached to answer Walter Fleming, who sues on behalf of the abbot of Lindores, on a plea that John return to the abbot 30 animals each worth 4s. which were found in his seisin. John comes and says that he bought the animals from John de Renham and John de Conan, men of the steward. Thereupon he calls them to warrant etc. John de Renham comes on his own and John Conan’s behalf and vouches John de Morley to warrant, therefore etc. Thereafter John de Renham further calls to warrant with respect to the sale of the animals one Gilbert ‘the Red’ of Coull. Gilbert comes and at first denies the vouch to warrant but later acknowledges the sale of the animals. Therefore it is considered that John de Morley, John de Renham and John Conan are acquitted. Walter is to recover against Gilbert the animals or their value. Gilbert is in mercy. He is condemned to prison until etc. He died in prison. (Died in prison) 169. Alan de Rokeby brings a suit against Nicholas, physician of Ireland, that a horse was alienated from him by Nicholas. Alan calls to warrant John Francis, who is in the service of the bishop of Durham. He requests the assistance of the court to secure warranty and this is granted. Therefore the sheriff is ordered etc. Alan the complainant finds Henry Maunsel as a surety for prosecuting, and Nicholas, as the owner by warrant, finds as surety Sir Miles of Rutherford. John comes and vouches Nicholas to warrant. Therefore Nicholas is acquitted. John restores the horse to Alan by licence. John is in mercy, namely for 12d. (Amercement 12d., paid) 170. Honorius de Staunford was attached to answer Robert de Ros on a plea that he return to Robert 21 animals, namely oxen and cows, which Honorius illegally withholds to Robert’s damage. Thereon he brings suit. Honorius comes and denies force and injury when etc. He says that he bought the animals on the preceding Sunday from Henry Bray and Richard of Ireland, whom he calls to warrant thereon. Richard of Ireland comes and vouches to warrant Honorius’s claim to the animals, and says that he and other Irishmen came to acquire them as spoils of war. And because it is found that Richard stole the animals subsequent to a proclamation of peace granted to Robert, therefore it is considered that Robert should recover the animals against Honorius and that Honorius should be permitted to recover against Richard the value of his purchase. Richard is committed to prison until etc. He makes a fine of 40d. (Amercement 40d., paid) 171. David of Twynham was attached to answer the marshal on a plea of a trespass done in the king’s army. He comes and puts himself on the country and makes a fine of 2s. (Amercement 2s., paid) 172. Walter Head was attached to answer Geoffrey, lay brother, on a plea of trespass. Whereon he complains that on the preceding Friday Walter came to Aberdeen and assaulted him with a stave and seriously wounded him in the head, to Geoffrey’s damage of 20s. Thereon he brings suit. Walter comes and says that he did not assault or wound Geoffrey as the latter charged. He asks for enquiry to be made, as does Geoffrey. Later Geoffrey has not prosecuted him and is therefore in mercy. (Amercement) 173. Gregory, cobbler, was attached to answer Madog Clok on a plea of trespass. Whereon he complains that Gregory came illegally to Aberdeen and assaulted him about the head and mistreated him, to [Madog’s] damage of 20s. Thereon he brings suit. Gregory comes and says that Madog assaulted him and, while defending himself, he injured Madog. And because he acknowledges the trespass therefore it is considered that Madog should recover his damages, which are assessed at 2s., and that he should remain in prison until etc. He makes a fine of 6d. (Amercement 6d.) 174. William de la Pole was attached to answer Robert Scott of Hardelawe on a plea of debt. Whereon he complains that while in Edinburgh he sold to William 66 measures of beer, each measure worth 8d., making a total of 44s., William illegally withholds from him the 44s., to Robert’s damage of 20s.. Thereon he brings suit. William comes and denies force and injury when etc. He says that he never took anything from Robert, but rather that he found the beer in his lodgings in Aberdeen. The beer he therefore took from the house and not from Robert. He asks for enquiry to be made, as does Robert. Therefore the sheriff is ordered etc., to summon etc.he sheriff is ordered etc., to summon etc.)
Source:Scottish document IP, 148-50 + (Gilbert son of Roland, John of Knockdolian … Gilbert son of Roland, John of Knockdolian, Gilbert ‘Maklurke’, Master Niall Campbell, John son of Roland, John son of Niall of Carrick, Duncan of Carleton, Patrick Beg, John the clerk, Alan of Winton, Adam Wallace, Reginald of ‘Kilmernon’, Arthur of Downan, William of Cathcart, Robert the Harper, John of Langmuir, Nicholas Wallace, Peter de Burgh, Walter de Ros, William son of Gervase, Gilbert of Conisbrough, Reginald ‘de la More’, Roger of Crawford, Hugh of the Blair, Reginald of Crawford, Robert de Boiville, William son of Laurence, Alan Fleming, William Bull, Aimer the Hunter, Thomas ‘Galfagy’, Adam of Home, Ralph of Eglinton, Roger of Raith, Alexander ‘de la Butelerie’, Thomas of Craigie, Niall son of Robert of Dunlop, Robert of Pitcon, Adam ‘de la More’, Alan the barber, Gillemuire son of Edward, Ralph Faireye, William of Crawford, Walter of Lynn, Thomas of Winton, James de Ros, John vicar of the church of Girvan, Murdoch/ Murethach de Montgomery, Duncan son of Gillemuire [son of] Edward, Reginald (Ranald) Mor, Nicholas of Auchinleck, Alan of Kerse, Simon of Spalding, parson of the church of Ochiltree, Malcolm Lockhart, of the county of Ayr; Richard Weir, Thomas de Muschamp, Alexander of Panton, Mary of Glengavel, John of Maxwell, Philip le Engleys (English), and Simon del Schawe (of Shaw), of the county of Lanark; Nicholas of Corrie (?), John of Torduff, Ralph of ‘Erington’, Simon de la Chambre, Robert of Dumbarton, Robert Fraser, William of Helbeck, Henry of Gillenbie, Giles, parson of the church of Ecclefechan, Robert of Pennersaughs, John of Kirkpatrick, Thomas Moffat, of the county of Dumfries; since they have come to the faith and will of their lord, Edward, king of England etc., they promise for themselves and for their heirs to serve him well and loyally; and each one has performed fealty to him; and they have sealed these letters patent with their seals.led these letters patent with their seals.)
Source:Scottish document Pais. Reg., 380-1 + (Godfrey de Ros, knight, son and heir of Si … Godfrey de Ros, knight, son and heir of Sir Godfrey de Ros, has granted and by this his present charter established to Paisley Abbey, that land in the villa of Stewarton (AYR) which they hold and possess by collation of the late James de Ros, in free, pure and perpetual alms, with all its just pertinents, with free entry and exit in the peatary where the men of Newton dig their peats.y where the men of Newton dig their peats.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD305/1/8/2 + (Granting to God and the Virgin Mary and to … Granting to God and the Virgin Mary and to the chaplain celebrating divine service in the chapel of St Mary of Inchrore, for the souls of William, Earl of Ross and of his parents, and for the souls of the granter and of his parents and of all the faithful dead, of an annual rent of 5 merks out of the said lands of Inchrore together with a croft of land called the Alehouse Croft in the territory of Inchrore, for a sufficient maure to the said chaplain, with pasture for one horse, 12 cows, one bull, and 80 sheep in the said land of Inchrore, and the right of having fuel from the moors woods and mountains etc without hindrance from any one. To be held by the said chaplain and his successors, in free, pure, perpetual alms, as freely as any kirklands in Scotland, under reservation to the granter and his heirs, of the right of patronage and presentation of the chaplain as often as a vacancy occurs. Dated at Kilcoldrumn as a vacancy occurs. Dated at Kilcoldrum)
Source:NRS catalogue entry RHP + (Hand drawn and printed maps and plans of land, sea and man-made structures such as buildings and machinery)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD297 + (Hastings (Hamilton Fitzgerald) papers, 175 … Hastings (Hamilton Fitzgerald) papers, 1752-1845 GD297/1-27Miscellaneous papers, 1799-19 cent GD297/28-29Papers of Dr Andrew Combe, MD, 1817-1859 GD297/30-59Cranston of Dewar papers, 1473-1883 GD297/60-107Warrender (Newbattle) papers, 16-19 cent GD297/108-126Papers of Rev William Hastie, Calcutta, 1878-1883 GD297/127 -128Hunter of Thurston papers, 17-19 cent GD297/129-160Ross of Balnagowan papers, 1323-1761 GD297/161-233Miscellaneous writs and legal papers, 1472-19 cent GD297/234 -291Cash ledgers, 1809-1952, received from firm in 1980 GD297/292 -490Miscellaneous documents, 1790-[19 cent], deposited July 1990 GD297/491-4999 cent], deposited July 1990 GD297/491-499)
Source:Scottish document A-S Relations, no. 10 + (Henry III announces that he has received a letter from Alexander III, king of Scots (1/8/23).)
Source:Scottish document IP, 124-7 + (Henry de Mandeville, Thomas de Coleville, … Henry de Mandeville, Thomas de Coleville, Andrew de Chartres, David the marshall, Humphrey du Jardine, Mariot of Sutton, Patrick of Buittle, Donald son of Can, Walter of Twynholm, William de la Chambre, John of Gelston, Walter son of Richard of Twynholm, Stephen of Kilpatrick, Walter Durant, Matthew of ‘Leghe’, Thomas of Kirkconnell, Thomas of Bardannoch, Robert of Moffat, Roger of Falside, Duncan of Conisbrough, Gillemichael Mac Aed, Macrath ap Molegan, John Murdoch, of the county of Dumfries; John the marshall of Toskerton, Thomas of Torthorald, Fergus MacDowall, Roland MacGachen, Thomas MacCulloch, William [of] Palmallet, Andrew of Logan, John of Monreith, William de Champagne, Dougal MacDowall, of the county of Wigtown; Alice of Ormiston, Mariot of Gullane, William of Fenton, Alexander of Bunkle, John de Vaux, of the county of Edinburgh; Thomas de Somerville, Walter Logan, Dervorgilla widow of Robert Carnot, Stephen of Roberton, Margaret of Covington, Isabel of Covington, Richard le Scot of Murdostoun, Stephen the waferer, William the waferer, Andrew of Livingston, Walter son of Roger of ‘Odestone’, Hamund of Troup, William of Moray of Drumsargard, Ralph Mauleverer, William of Douglas, Alexander of Stirling, of the county of Lanark; Hugh Gray; John de St Clare of Herdmanston, William Brown of Lauder, of the county of Berwick; Roger of Alemoor, Michael of Whitton, Adam of Whitton, of the county of Selkirk; John de Montfort, William of Ramsey, William de Balliol, John the butler of Cramond, Alexander of Straiton, James of Stratton, Henry of Braid, William of Greenlaw, John of Restalrig, Thomas Noble, Patrick Noble, Alice of Langmuir (or Longmuir), Hugh Ridel, Andrew of Cranston, William de Ros, William the Fleming of Seton, Walter of Langton, Hugh of Moray, Ralph of Langton, William of Drylaw, Hugh of Penicuik, Nicholas of Knighton, Edward of Whitewell, William Bisset, William of Cramond, clerk, Alan of Liberton, of the county of Edinburgh; William Fraser, Thomas of Caundle, William de Maleville, of the county of Peebles; Robert de Normanville, John of Stirling of Carse, Gilbert Malherbe, William the servatour (sergeand?), of the county of Stirling; John Butler, Nicholas de la Haye, Robert Cameron of Baledgarno, John of Moncreiffe, Roger of Meckphen, Malcolm of Glendochart, of the county of Perth; Thomas de la Tour, Richard of Warwick, Gilchrist Mor, Hugh of Kelso, Godfrey of Ardrossan, Fergus Fosterson, Master Gilbert of Templeton, William Kerr, Robert de Ros, John of Paris, Donald son of Gilbert, Patrick of Cumnock, Thomas ‘de Gelghagi’, Master Niall Campbell, Adam Taylor of Cunningham, Ingram de Umfraville, of the county of Ayr; John of Glenesk, Morgan of Glenesk, Patrick of Ogilvie, Randolph of Keillor, Adam of Inverpeffer, John of Kinross, Ralph of Dundee, William of Annan, William de Gourlay of ‘Bagally’, Alexander of Lamberton, John Haunsard, Robert de Bethune, Eve of Angus, David of Brechin, of the county of Forfar; John Brown, of the county of Linlithgow; John of Ormiston, Robert of Woodford, John Lock, William de Boseville, John Normaunt, Andrew de la Gardrobe, Adam of Maxpoffle, William of ‘Hessewelle’, Hugh Eyre, Simon of ‘Cresseville’ (Cresswell, Northumb?), Robert of Hoddam, John of Grahamslaw, Alexander de Balliol, Thomas de Chartres, of the county of Roxburgh; having come into the allegiance and obedience of their lord, the lord Edward, king of England etc., promise for themselves and their heirs, upon pain of body and possessions, that they will serve him well and loyally against all men, etc.; they have sworn this on the holy gospels; each of them has performed homage to their lord, the king of England; and each one has performed fealty.ngland; and each one has performed fealty.)
Source:Scottish document Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 456 + (Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, John Comyn, ear … Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, John Comyn, earl of Buchan and constable of Scotland, and Gartnait son of Gartnait of Mar, write to their lord, Edward [I], king of England etc., noting how in Moray and other neighbouring lands an insurrection had recently arisen under Andrew, son of Sir Andrew Murray, and others. They are making known to the king by this letter that they are determined to foster the king’s peace to quash the insurrection, and restrain the said areas, with the king’s and their own force being adequate; they have advanced beyond the Mounth of Scotland, and have inspected it in every place, and sought out the evildoers by means which Sir Andrew of Rait will very soon explain to the king in more detail. And when they arrived at the town of Inverness, they sent a message to the most noble countess of Ross, that she should come, and provide them with her own advice, power, and assistance, about keeping the peace, setting royal justice in order, and observing it afterwards, so that in future she might gain favour and thanks from the king as her merits required. She most favourably agreed to their request, and placed herself in their charge for the purpose of putting everything in order. And since she was faithful and friendly (which they can make known to the king) they humbly ask that they may take pains to declare to the king true witness to her standing, her efforts and devotion. Inclined to her just supplications, in the faith and fealty which they believe she has towards the king, or which she can draw or ask from her other neighbours, the great, the middling, and the least, they commend her as most faithful in all things, which is proved since her profession of love and affection which she exhibited was most true.fection which she exhibited was most true.)
Source:Scottish document Arb. Lib., no. 314 + (Hugh Blund, lord of Arbuthnott, has given, … Hugh Blund, lord of Arbuthnott, has given, granted, and by this his present charter established, to Arbroath Abbey, in pure and perpetual alms, one oxgang of land in which is located the church of Garvock (KCD), with the right of patronage and with common pasture for 100 sheep, 4 horses, 10 oxen, 20 cows and one bull, with his men staying on the land of Garvock. Hugh will make suit for the expenses against the confirmation of Robert de Ros and will also respond for all other secular demands pertaining to the said land.cular demands pertaining to the said land.)
Source:Scottish document NLS, Acc. 7043, Adamton Charters, no. 9 + (Hugh Francis, lord of Blair gives to his s … Hugh Francis, lord of Blair gives to his son James Francis all of that land by stated bounds that is within his holding of Blair (AYR) (now Jameston), bordering on the land of Alan Fleming (now Flemyland), as he perambulated in the presence of responsible men. James and his heirs or assignees shall have their own free court for all kinds of escheats, and if James or any of his heirs brings a plaint in his court of Blair, he shall pay six pence as forfeiture. If James or his heirs want to grind their corn at his mill wherever it be placed in the holding of Blair, they shall be free of multure, but if their men want to grind their corn at his mill, they shall pay the thirtieth container as multure. James and his heirs or assignees will render annually one pair of spurs or three pence on Whitsun at the chief house of Blair in the name of feuferme, for all secular service.name of feuferme, for all secular service.)
Source:Scottish document IP, 108-9 + (In [AD 1296, the 9th indiction], on July 2 … In [AD 1296, the 9th indiction], on July 29th, at [Elgin in Moray]; there being present the lords Walter de Beauchamp, Thomas Bicknor, and John Merk, knights, with many others, and the notary; Henry called Cor, John Wishart of the Mearns, Andrew son of Godfrey de Ros, Alexander of Ogston, William of Tattenhall, came to the faith and will of the king of England; and renounced any alliances etc. entered into with the king of the French; and performed fealty to the king of England, etc.formed fealty to the king of England, etc.)
Source:Scottish document IP, 107 + (In [AD 1296, the 9th indiction], on July 2 … In [AD 1296, the 9th indiction], on July 28th, at [Elgin in Moray]; there being present the lords Walter de Beauchamp, Thomas Bicknor, and John Merk, knights, called and summoned as witnesses, and the notary; the lord John de Saint-Michel, the lord Robert de Normanville, the lord Donald son of Can, and the lord Adam Gordon, knights, William called Wiseman, John de Montfort, Alexander of Hatley, James son of Godfrey de Ros the elder, Reginald de Saint-Michel, clerk, James son of Godfrey de Ros the younger, Robert de Tremblay, Audomer Comyn, William de Lascelles, and Gilbert of Southwick, came to the faith and will of the king of England; and renounced any alliances etc. entered into with the king of the French; and performed fealty to the king of England, etc.formed fealty to the king of England, etc.)

Source:NRS catalogue entry GD71/154 + (In dorso Execution thereof dated 18 March 1735.)

Source:Scottish document Rose of Kilravock, 109-11 + (In the year 1294, this agreement is made a … In the year 1294, this agreement is made at Lovat in the Aird, between Hugh de Ros (later Rose) and Mary, his spouse, on the one hand, and Sir David of Graham, the knight, on the other, viz: that Hugh and Mary unanimously granted, leased at ferme, and gave to Sir David of Graham one davoch of land in the tenement of ‘Edirdowyr’ (Redcastle, ROS), viz.: that whole davoch which is called Kilcoy, with all the pertinents, liberties, rights and easements pertaining to the land, to be held and had by David and his heirs or assignees until the end of eight years, with the first year beginning at Pentecost in 1294. Thenceforth, David and his heirs or assignees are to render during the first four years [of the agreement] two pennies of sterling per year to Hugh of Rose and his heirs or assignees, viz.: one penny is to be rendered after the feast of Pentecost, and one penny after the feast of St Martin in winter, and they are to render during the final four years, eight marks of sterling at two times of the year (i.e. Pentecost and St Martin), for all service, custom, or secular demand. Hugh and Mary reserve their wood of Kilcoy, along with one acre of land which John called Dalt formerly held; so that Sir David and his heirs or his assignees and his men may have and take from the wood to burn and to build according to their will in the land of Kilcoy. Conditions and penalties are stipulated in case of war or failure in the terms of any of the aforesaid. Hugh and Mary promise warrandice and stipulate that on the completion of the eight years the land is to revert to them.eight years the land is to revert to them.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD71/291 + (In tin case. [A typed transcript is preserved with this document.] [Compiled 1729-46 approx., with one entry at the top of the pedigree completed in a different hand of date 1765.])
Source:NRS catalogue entry JP32/7/5 + (Including: (13) 1772 Mar 8 Letter from Ch … Including:(13) 1772 Mar 8Letter from Charles Gordon at Clerkhill to [factor of Countess of Sutherland?], enclosing account of eagles and foxes killed in the parish [Farr]. Discusses the need to raise the stent to cover costs, the conduct of some tenants, and the accounts for paying the last schoolmaster, Mr Ross, and those who have supplied his place since Whitsunday. Hopes to obtain bear to relieve tenants of Rimisdale and other lands who have lost their crops.(14) 1772 Feb 26Account of payments by Charles Gordon at Bettyhill for eagles and foxes killed, 1 Jan 1771-1 Jan 1772, listing claimants' names and some residences.(15) 1772 July 27Letter from Charles Gordon at Clerkhill to James Campbell, factor to Countess of Sutherland, concerning fox money. [Sinclair of] Freswick is reported to be coming soon to this country 'to Examine into the Cause of the Emigration. Whether it is so or not, I dare say, its a very proper piece of Enquiry.'(48) 1804 Apr 28Letters (on single sheet) from William Keith and John Polson, Golspie, to justice of the peace, criticising the fox hunter for the parishes of Clyne and Golspie, who has only killed one fox in the last year, 'in which service he was assisted by 40 Volunteers'. They recommend William Matheson in his place.y recommend William Matheson in his place.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD124/1 + (Including: 1. [1306-1329]-1757: Old Earld … Including:1. [1306-1329]-1757: Old Earldom of Mar: Lands in Aberdeenshire: GD124/1/105-404.2. 1235-1723: Writs relating to the Lordship of Erskine: Lands in Renfrewshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, Selkirkshire, Berwickshire and Roxburghshire: GD124/1/405-512.3. 1262-1899: Writs of the Lordship of Erskine: Lands in Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire: GD124/1/513-929.4. 1450-1847: Writs of the Lordship of Stirling: GD124/1/929-960.the Lordship of Stirling: GD124/1/929-960.)
Source:Scottish document RRS, v, no. 342 + (Indenture of treaty with Edward III, with … Indenture of treaty with Edward III, with provision for peace, the marriage of David (de Bruce) with Johanna sister to Edward III, an income for Johanna, the death of David or Johanna before their marriage, the Scottish alliance with France, rebellion in Ireland or the Isle of Man, the handing over of documents to Scotland, the process against King Robert at the papal court, the penalties for non-payment the sum due to England under the treaty, the laws of the marches, and the confirmation of this treaty.ches, and the confirmation of this treaty.)
Source:Scottish document Holy. Lib., no. 70 + (Ingram de Balliol notes that in the contro … Ingram de Balliol notes that in the controversy called between him and the abbot and convent of Holyrood in Edinburgh concerning their former tenure and the marches of the lands of their churches of ‘Kircostentin’ (St Constantine of Urr, KCB) and Kirkbride (St Brigid of Blaket in Nithsdale, DMF), they have made the following agreement: the said abbot and convent shall hold their land which pertains to their church of ‘Kircostentin’ by former tenure. They shall hold the land which belongs to their church of Kirkbride by those marches through which Ingram with his knights and good men, perambulated for Elias, abbot, and his canons by the stated marches, including up to the cross which is situated east of the part [of land] of Cloy mac Gilernanth. He wishes, grants, and by his present charter establishes, that the said abbot and convent of Holyrood shall hold the said churches with the lands in perpetuity of him and his heirs, in pure and perpetual alms.and his heirs, in pure and perpetual alms.)
Source:Scottish document CDS, iii, no. 327 + (Inquiry by the Council into the recent arr … Inquiry by the Council into the recent arrest in the house of Robert de Munceaux, the mayor of London’s macer, at Greschirch, London, and committal to the Tower by William de Hertyngg, macer, under the sheriff’s orders, of certain hostile Scots from beyond seas, that is, Robert de Ros, son of Robert de Ros, John Wishart, son of Gilbert Wishart, Gilbert Barber, son of Walter son of Gilbert Bastard, Thomas Mossy son of Walter Mossy, Jordan of Berwick and Simon of Clifton, who said they were studying in the schools of Paris and on their way home; and an attempted rescue by their host Robert, who had also harboured two others, a chaplain and a valet, asserting they were Englishmen. Robert found four securities to come in the king’s will.our securities to come in the king’s will.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD93/259 + (Instrument of Sasine given by Mr Henry Bai … Instrument of Sasine given by Mr Henry Bailzie, student of theology in Inverness, as bailie, to Alexander McIntosche, in Contulich, as attorney for Issobella Graham, spouse of Lachlan McIntosche of Kinrara, of the liferent of the towns and lands of Upper and Nether Contulich, and the pendicle of Ardach, with the mill and mill lands of Contulich, in the barony of Foullis, proceeding on a precept in a charter, dated 28 Jun 1675, granted by said Lachlan McIntosche. Witnesses to the charter, Hector McKenzie of Assin, Alexander McIntosche, in Contulich, John McGilchreist, there, and David Ros, notary public. Witnesses to sasine, Donald McEan VicAlister, in Assin, George Groudir, in Contulich, and Donald Mansone, there. Notary, said David Ros. Registered in the Particular Register of Sasines for Inverness, etc, 20 Aug 1675of Sasines for Inverness, etc, 20 Aug 1675)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD93/277 + (Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Mon … Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Monro, portioner of Culcairne, and Elizabeth Bayne, relict of Andrew Monro, sometime portioner of Culcairne, of the lands of Knockankirin, in the parish of Kiltearne, proceeding on precept in contract of wadset for 1,650 merks, dated 4 Apr 1687, betwixt Sir John Monro of Foullis, with consent of Robert Monro, younger thereof, his eldest lawful son, on the one part, and said Elizabeth Bayne and said John Monro, her eldest lawful son now in life, on the other part. Witnesses to contract, James Monro, younger of Drummond, Hugh Monro, brother-german of said John Monro, Robert Douglas and John Monro, servitors to said laird of Foullis, and Alexander Monro, writer in Edinburgh. Witnesses to sasine, Alexander Monro of Kettuall, Hugh Monro, servitor to Sir George Monro of Culraine, Robert Douglas and John Monro, servitors to said laird of Foullis. Notary, David Ross. Registered in the Particular Register of Sasines for Inverness, etc, 1 Jun 1687 of Sasines for Inverness, etc, 1 Jun 1687)
Source:NRS catalogue entry CS229/R/1/21 + (Inventory)
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD23 + (Inventory of the Bught papers. GD23/1/1-4 … Inventory of the Bught papers.GD23/1/1-45 1575-1744 Writs relating to lands of Bught.GD23/2/1-68 1518-1812 Writs relating to burghal subjects in InvernessGD23/3/1-62 1560-1815 Writs relating to Ness fishingsGD23/4/1-277 1614-1876 General seriesGD23/5/1-400 1629-1843 Financial papersGD23/6/1-746 1679-1832 Correspondence including letter book, 1799-1810 (GD23/6/364)GD23/7/1-59 1760-1838 Commissariot papersGD23/8/1-25 1761-1875 Rentals, valuations etc.GD23/9/1-82 [1719 circa]-1856 Estate papers, pamphlets, miscellaneousGD23/10/1-739 1522-1843 Additional papers GD23/10/1-739 1522-1843 Additional papers)
Source:Scottish document IP, 108e + (James son of Godfrey de Ros, the younger, has become faithful and obedient to the king of England, and promises loyally to serve him, etc.)
Source:Scottish document IP, 108c + (James the son of Godfrey de Ros, the elder, has become faithful and obedient to the king of England, and promises loyally to serve him, etc.)
Source:Scottish document CDS, iv, no. 1835 + (John Salvein and Margaret his wife, and Is … John Salvein and Margaret his wife, and Isabel, her sister, pray the king’s grace herein. Margaret de Ros lately held the manor of Ballater (?) as dower, of the heritage of Robert de Ros, father of said Margaret and Isabel, whose heirs they are. As she is dead, the petitioners pray for the manor (notwithstanding that Robert their father held with the Scots), under the peace with Sir John Comyn and his adherents. Robert de Bures shows the king that for his long service, and in lieu of 100 marks of and, he received lately a charter of lands in Scotland, since annulled by the peace made with John Comyn, now dead, and begs a grant of Ballater (?) manor excheated by Robert de Brus [Ros ?] extended at £31 yearly. Will restore him the charter for 100 marks and quitclaim him of his promise to his two vallets, who have served in all his wars since his coronation, that they should have ‘a little land’ in heritage. William de Ros, brother of the late Sir Robert de Ros of Wark, shows the king that when his brother joined the Scots, he refused, and saved the castle of Wark-upon-Tweed to the king who promised him a reward. When the earl of Warenne and Sir Hugh de Cressingham led the king’s forces to Stirling to put down William Wallace and his band of evil-doers, the petitioner, after the constable of Stirling castle and great part of his garrison had been slain at the bridge, threw himself into the castle with Sir William son of Warin and Sir Marmaduke de Twenge by the said earl’s order, but had to surrender it from want of victuals, whereon William Wallace spared his life from being Sir Robert’s brother; but as he would not renounce his allegiance, sent him a prisoner to Dumbarton castle, where he lay in irons and hunger [and danger of death] till its surrender to the king after the battle of Falkirk. He prays a grant of the ‘petyt maner’ of Ballater (?) in the king’s hand by his mother’s death, worth £31 yearly.d by his mother’s death, worth £31 yearly.)
Source:NRS catalogue entry RH1/2/58 + (John of Erskine, knight; has given, grante … John of Erskine, knight; has given, granted and by this his present charter established to John his younger son whom he procreated from Eva daughter of ‘Gilronane’, all his land on the south side of the water of Gogo (in Largs parish, AYR) for his homage, by its bounds beginning at the sea and descending along the Water of Gogo as far as the Water of ‘Ry’, and following the Water of ‘Ry’ as far as the ‘torrent’ called ‘Dabburn’, and thus across by its right bounds, until the ‘torrent’ called Kelburn and as that descends into the sea, saving to John his son and heir that land which he gave him, with pasture and all other common easements, including the north side of the Gogo and up to the bounds of the common pasture of Robert called Boyd, with free entry and exit with their men in his mills of Largs (AYR), to grind their corn without multure; and free entry and exit in the sea port on both sides of the Gogo with their vessels and resting place (?); (holding) free and quit of John and his heirs by John (junior) and his heirs procreated of Isabella daughter of Robert de Ros, rendering annually at the Glasgow fair one pair of gilt spurs or 2d. in the name of free ferme.lt spurs or 2d. in the name of free ferme.)
Source:Scottish document CDS, ii, no. 1633 + (Petitioners: John de Strathbogie, Earl of … Petitioners: John de Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl. Name(s): John. Addressees: King. Occupation: Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl. Nature of request: The earl requests that Aboyne Castle is not delivered to Comyn until he is better advised as Comyn already has powerful castles there, and Lachlan and his friends can raise galleys of 20 oars. Nature of endorsement: The castle should remain etc. until the king ordains otherwise because the king considers that the castle is sufficient for Comyn. Places mentioned: Aboyne Castle, [Aberdeenshire, Scotland]; Urquhart Castle, [Inverness-shire, Scotland]; Tarradale [Ross-shire, Scotland]; Aberdeen Castle, [Aberdeenshire, Scotland]. People mentioned: Alexander Comyn; Earl of Ross; Bishop of Ross; Lachlan (Gillespie MacLachlan).p of Ross; Lachlan (Gillespie MacLachlan).)
Source:Scottish document Foedera, i, II, 781-2 + (John, king of Scots, makes known that he h … John, king of Scots, makes known that he has made and sworn to his liege-lord, lord Edward, king of England and overlord of the realm of Scotland, at Norham, on Thursday in the feast of St Edmund the king and martyr, in the year 1292 and in the reign of the said lord Edward the twenty-first beginning, in the presence of William, bishop of St Andrews, Robert, bishop of Glasgow, John, earl of Buchan, William, earl of Ross, Patrick, earl of March, Walter, earl of Menteith, James, steward of Scotland; Alexander of Argyll, Alexander de Balliol, lord of Cavers, Patrick Graham, and William Sinclair, in this manner: “My lord, Edward, king of England, overlord of the realm of Scotland, I, John de Balliol, king of Scots, give fealty to you for the realm of Scotland, which I hold and claim to hold from you; I bring to you faith and fealty of life, limb and earthly honour, against all men, and faithfully recognising and giving service to you, owed from the said realm of Scotland as God may favour me and these Holy Gospels.” [Foedera follows with a French translation of the above oath; followed by a French translation of the same notification.]nch translation of the same notification.])
Source:NRS catalogue entry GD23/10/35 + (July 26 28 & 30)
Source:Scottish document RRS, iii, no. 148 + (King Alexander II for Margaret, his younge … King Alexander II for Margaret, his younger sister; has given, for her marriage, all his land of Tynedale, to be held for one hawk yearly at feast of St Michael, reserving to king the homages and services of William Comyn and William de Ros, and advowson of church of Simonburn. If he marries Margaret outside the kingdom, he will give her in exchange for Tynedale land which is of equivalent value in rents and services within kingdom; nor shall she lose sasine of Tynedale until she gains sasine of land provided in exchange.gains sasine of land provided in exchange.)
Source:Scottish document RRS, iii, no. 259 + (King Alexander and (named) barons to Pope … King Alexander and (named) barons to Pope Gregory (IX); inform him that they have sworn in presence of Cardinal Otto, papal legate in England, Scotland and Ireland, and have prepared their charter, which remains in chirograph between themselves and lord king of England. They subject themselves to papal jurisdiction, to be enforced by any suffragan of archbishop of Canterbury.any suffragan of archbishop of Canterbury.)
Source:Scottish document H.C. Reg., no. 156e + (King Edward [I] establishes to Robert [de … King Edward [I] establishes to Robert [de Keldsik], abbot of Holm Cultram, land worth 300 marks yearly, namely in Grieston, the lands of the late Robert de Ros of Wark, a rebel; in Scotland, the lands of Richard of Glen, Patrick the Archer, Alexander Folcard of Folkerton, Gilbert Makiluagh, Robert of Moffat, Gilbert Makinoluagh, Cuthbert Makgilwinni and Gilcolm his son, Alexander Fraser and John of Luss, rebels, which they held on St. Magdalen’s day in the 20th [sic, 26th] year of his reign [22 July 1298]; the abbey rendering due services to the king and the lords. If these do not amount to 300 marks a year, the king or his heirs will make it up to the abbey from enemies’ lands; if they surpass the amount, the balance will be paid to the Crown.nt, the balance will be paid to the Crown.)
Source:Scottish document Rot. Scot., i, 1a (1) + (King Edward writes to John Soulis, constab … King Edward writes to John Soulis, constable of Berwick castle, with the common assent of William, bishop of St Andrews, Robert, bishop of Glasgow, John Comyn [of Badenoch], and James, steward of Scotland, guardians of the kingdom of Scotland, and nine named claimants to the throne, commanding him to deliver the castle of Berwick to Walter Beauchamp his steward.f Berwick to Walter Beauchamp his steward.)
Source:Scottish document CDS, ii, no. 960 + (King Edward writes to the sheriff of Londo … King Edward writes to the sheriff of London concerning the payment of expenses of Scottish prisoners in Tower, including William, earl of Ros, Andrew de ‘Morpenne’, John de Mowbray, Nicholas Randolph, the king’s enemies, captured in the Scottish war and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Witness J. of Droxford, etc. as reported by P. de Willoughby, chancellor of the exchequer.e Willoughby, chancellor of the exchequer.)
Source:Scottish document Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 358; CDS, ii, no. 736 + (King Edward writes to the sheriffs of Bedf … King Edward writes to the sheriffs of Bedford and Buckingham, noting that as he had commanded them that all the lands, tenements, goods and chattels of John de Balliol, lately king of Scotland, and others of the realm of Scotland who have lands, etc., in their bailiwicks, and who have remained in Scotland, etc. he commands that any Scotsman who is residing on the lands of Scotsmen in England should be removed. Extracts of those who hold lands in England are given.those who hold lands in England are given.)
Source:Scottish document RLP, i, 91a + (King John writes to W[illiam], king of Sco … King John writes to W[illiam], king of Scots, expressing joy at his recovery, and comes to meet him at […]. He sends as an escort R[anulf], earl of Chester, W., earl of Ferrers, P. […], [Robert fitz] Roger, R[oger], constable of Chester, Robert de Ros and Eustace de Vescy. The king desires to confer with him and settle matters long discussed between them.ettle matters long discussed between them.)