Charter by King James VI confirming a charter dated at the Castle of Borthwick, 9th December 1570, by William, Lord Borthwick, conveying to his eldest son, William Borthwick, and the lawful heirs of his body, whom failing, to his second son, James Borthwick, etc., whom failing, to the lawful heirs of the granter's own body, to be begotten; whom failing, to William Borthwick, son and heir of the late Sir John Borthwick of Ceneray, etc., whom failing, to Michael Borthwick of Glengelt, etc., whom failing, to John Borthwick of Gordounshall, etc., whom failing, to John Borthwick of Cruxtown, etc., whom failing, to William Borth­wick of Sowltry, etc., whom failing, to the lawful heirs-male whomsoever of the granter, all and singular the lands and barony of Borthwick, including the lands particularly described as contained therein. Reddendo, to the king and heirs one red rose, if asked. Dated at Leith, 23rd October 1571.