Charter by Hugh, Master of Eglinton, granting the twelve-merk lands of Braidstane to Hugh Montgomerie, 5th August 1575

Charter by Hugh, Master of Eglinton, fiar of the superiority, etc., with consent of his father Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, granting, on the resignation of Adam Montgomerie of Braidstane, to Hugh Montgomerie, his son and apparent heir, the twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc., in the parish of Beith, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr. Reddendo, three pleas yearly at the granter's court, held at his messuage of Greyhill in the lordship of Giffen, with ward and relief. With precept of sasine directed to John Mechell, son of James Mechell in Dykes. At Irvine, 5th August 1575. Signed by Lord Eglinton and his son. Witnesses, the commendator of Coldingham [John Maitland], William Barclay, fiar of Peirstoun, Andrew Nevin of Monkridding, John Mur, notary public, and Mr. Alexander Baillie, servitor of the earl.