Instrument of Sasine, following upon a precept by Queen Mary, directed to the sheriff of Renfrew, 29th October 1551

Instrument of Sasine, following upon a precept (date not given) by Queen Mary, directed to the sheriff of Renfrew, etc., for infefting Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, as heir of his father, the late William, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Ranfurlie Cuningham, comprehending the Mains of Finlayston, Conyngham, Gardnerstoun, Hiltre, Bogsyid, the 'tua Knok montanis,' Bardrany, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, Leperstoun, Auchinbothy, Rowntriehill, Wester Lameistoun, Wester Dennestoun, and Middle Dennestoun, in terms of an inquest by John Mure of Rowallan, John Farnelie of that Ilk, Robert Scott, and John Craigie, burgesses of Irvine, sheriffs in that part. Sasine given, on 29th October 1551, by William, Lord Sempill, sheriff-principal of Renfrew. Witnesses, William Cuningham, son and heir of the said earl, Mr. John Porterfield of that Ilk, Alexander Lindsay, servant of the earl, Cuthbert Sympill of Boghouse, John Stuard, and John Inglis, notary public. John Vans of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.