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  2. Baron of Abergeldie - Wikipedia

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    The Baron of Abergeldie is a Scottish noble title in the Baronage of Scotland, historically associated with Abergeldie Castle and the surrounding estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The barony has been held by the Gordon family since its creation in 1482, making it one of the oldest family-held estates in Scotland. [2] [3] [4] [5]

  3. Castle Grant - Wikipedia

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    It was originally named Freuchie Castle but was renamed Grant in 1694. [1] The castle is a Category A listed building [2] and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. [3] The castle was sold by the Grant family in 1983, remaining in private ownership since. Castle Grant from the front Castle ...

  4. Baronage of Scotland - Wikipedia

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    In Scotland, "baron" or "baroness" is a rank of the ancient nobility of the Baronage of Scotland, a hereditary title of honour, and refers to the holder of a barony, formerly a feudal superiority (dominium directum) attached to land erected into a free barony by Crown Charter, this being the status of a minor baron, recognised by the crown as noble, but not a peer.

  5. Baronial castle on sale in Scotland for £650K - AOL

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    The castle comes with a separate house, sits in 21 acres of land and has a wealth of original features. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

  6. Baron of Prestoungrange - Wikipedia

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    The title was first created in 1189 when Robert de Quincy, a nobleman of Anglo-Norman descent, granted the lands to the monks of Newbattle Abbey.This original grant was expanded by Robert's son, Seyer de Quincy, to include rights to coal and quarry working down to the low water mark on the Firth of Forth, making Prestoungrange one of the earliest sites of coal mining in Scotland.

  7. Clan Grant - Wikipedia

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    Castle Grant, former seat of the chief of Clan Grant. Castle Grant was the seat of the Chief of Clan Grant. [3] Muckrach Castle was the seat of the Grants of Rothiemurchus. [27] Urquhart Castle owned by the Clan Grant from 1509, [3] to 1912. Ballindalloch Castle was owned by the Grants from 1499 onwards. [3] Loch an Eilein Castle, near Aviemore ...

  8. Baron of Stobo - Wikipedia

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    Stobo Castle, Seat of the Barony. Baron of Stobo is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland which takes its name from Stobo in the Scottish Borders.. The barony has played an important role in Scottish history for almost five centuries.

  9. Scottish Barony Register - Wikipedia

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    The Scottish Barony Register serves as a source of information regarding the ownership of dignities in the Baronage of Scotland.It addresses a previous gap in available knowledge by providing a record of ownership rights for titles such as baronies, lordships, and earldoms, particularly in relation to heraldic grants issued by the Lord Lyon.