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The name Blair at that time meant "a field clear of woods" and is recognised in the area in late 12th century when a Norman keep was within the barony of Blair. This was later replaced by the Blair castle. Dalry was mentioned in 1226 as a "chapel of Ardrossan". The parish of Dalry was probably formed in 1279 when a "Henry, Rector of the Church ...
The following properties are associated with both Blair families: [8] Ardblair Castle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. Balthayock Castle, near Perth. Blair Castle, Dalry, Ayrshire. Above the drawbridge, carved on a stone arch, is the stag of the Blair crest. Blairquhan, Straiton, Maybole, Ayrshire. Carberry Tower, near Musselburgh, East Lothian.
Blair Castle (in Scottish Gaelic: Caisteil Bhlàir) stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray, and was historically the seat of their chief, the Duke of Atholl, though the current chief, the 12th Duke of Atholl, lives in South Africa, where he was born and raised.
Daniel Crawfurd adopted the name and arms of Ker of Kersland [14] and married first Annabella Campbell, daughter of Sir Matthew Campbell of Loudoun, Sheriff of Ayr, and second Isobel Drummond, in about 1578 at Loudoun, Ayrshire. Annabella was born about 1543 at Loudoun Castle, Ayrshire.
Swindridgemuir House and estate were composed of the 'Lands of Swindridgemuir' and the dwelling house about two miles north-east of Dalry in the old Barony of Kersland, [1] about a mile and a half north of the Blair Estate, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The spelling on the family memorials at Ayr Auld Kirk is 'Swindrigemuir'.
Blair Court Hill (NS305481), Dalry. The hill overlooks the Bombo Burn and lies close to the site of the original Blair Castle now represented by Blair House and it lay within the ancient Barony of Blair. Castle Knowe (NS20365081), North Kilruskin, West Kilbride. [64] Court Hill (NS 292 495), Dalry. Barony of Ardrossan. [65] [66] A barrow and a ...
Giffen castle: No remains: Private: Near Barrmill: Parts of it are incorporated into Barrmill Mill: Glengarnock Castle: Tower: Ruin: Private: Kilbirnie: Hessilhead Castle: Scant remains: Private: Near Lugton: A Wildlife Rescue Centre occupies part of the old estate: Kelburn Castle: Castle open: Kerelaw Castle: Ruin: North Ayrshire Council ...
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