Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587

Scope and Contents Charter by Queen Mary in favour of John Fullertoun of that Ilk, in liferent, and David Fullertoun, his son and heir, of the lands of Corsbie and Craiksland, in the bailiary of Kile-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr, which had been in non-entry for eighty years, since the death of Adam Fullertoun or other last possessor - a gift of non-entries having been made for a time to David Blair of Adamtoun, and Margaret Hamilton, his spouse, and, moveable goods being sought by Patrick Neill, Serjeant and...

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Charter by Queen Mary to David [Home of Wed]derburne and Mariota [Joh]nstoun, his spouse, of the lands of Haitschaw in Berwickshire, resigned by them. Jedburgh, 7th November 1551.

Scope and Contents Charter under the Great Seal by Queen Mary confirming the charter, dated at Kilmaronock and Chapeltoun, 12th April 1567 and 15th April 1567, by Adam Cunynghame there designed, in terms of a contract dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566, alienating to John Schaw of Grenok the lands of Drummuling and others described: To be held of Prince James as Stewart of Scotland. Charter of confirmation [which is not in extant register] dated at Edinburgh, 12th May 1567. Witnesses, John, archbishop of St....

Scope and Contents Charter under the Great Seal by Queen Mary, with consent of James, Earl of Arran, governor, granting (in terms of his own resignation) to John Fullartoun of that Ilk in liferent, and to David Fullartoun his son and heir-apparent, his heirs and assignees, in heritage, the 40s. lands of Fullartoun, 40s. lands of Harparland, 40s. lands of Lathisland, 40s. lands of Marres, 40s. lands of Glays, £20 lands of Corsbye, £5 lands of Crakisland, half-merk lands of Sandehillis, 20s. lands of Galis...

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Charter under the Great Seal of Queen Mary granting to George Home of Wedderburn, Jonet Hepburn, his spouse, and their heirs, upon their own resignation, the half-lands of Polworth, with messuage, etc., in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th April 1546. Great seal, somewhat broken, still appended.

Scope and Contents Transumpt or Extract of Charter by Queen Mary confirming a charter (dated at Dumbarton, 16th August 1548) by Alexander M'Kynne of Knokdoire granting to his first-born son and apparent heir, Gilbert M'Kynne, the £5 lands of Knokdoire in the isle of Rosneth and sheriffdom of Dumbarton: To be held for ward and relief. Witnesses to original charter, Colin Campbell of Arkinglas, Donald Campbell of Ardentenie, Robert Blair and Mr. John Blair, notary public. Confirmed, 24th May 1548. Extract made...

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Gift under the Privy Seal by Mary, Queen of Scots, with consent of James, Earl of Arran, etc., to David Blair of Adamtoun and Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse, of the non-entry and other dues of the lands of Trune, etc., in terms of the resignation. Edinburgh, 10th March 1546-7.

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Gift under the privy seal of Queen Mary, granting to George [Durie] , commendator of Dunfermline, the non-entry, mails and duties, etc., of the lands of Forthir called Ramsay's Forthir, with tower, etc., the mill of Freuchie and lands of Kilmaurs, in the sheriffdom of Fife, which were in the queen's hands by decease of Pitcarne of that Ilk, etc., in the usual form. Edinburgh, 13th November 1553.

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept by Queen Mary, dated at St. Andrews, 9th September 1515, in favour of Alexander Myrtoun of Randelstoun, and Cristina Seton, his spouse, upon their own resignation, of the lands of Bandelstoun, with manor, yards, orchards, etc., in the sheriffdom of Fife, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given by James Setoun, sheriff of Fife, 10th September 1545. Witnesses, John Smert, George Wylke, Thomas Wylie, and Robert Moreis. James Anderson, clerk of St....

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, from the chancery of Queen Mary, for infefting Elizabeth Conyngham, third daughter of the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of William, Lord Semple, principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. Witnesses, John Ewin, David Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop,...