Guthrie Mentions in the
Register of the Great Seal of Scotland

Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum (RMS)

Volume 8 (1620-1633)

Overview

Guthrie activity includes land resignations, confirmations, and roles in Angus/Forfar courts. Increased notarial mentions and family witnesses.

Key Categories:

• Cadet Lines & Landholdings: Kincaldrum, local barony ties; expansion hints.
• Marriage Alliances: Strengthened networks with neighboring lairds.
• Civic/Clerical/Professional Roles: Writers/notaries; civic witnesses.
• Notable Events: Grants and confirmations reflecting James VI era stabilizations.

Genealogical Value: Solid mid-to-late 16th century data for cadet differentiation.

Rule over Scotland between 1620 and 1633

Two monarchs reigned over Scotland between 1620 and 1633: King James VI (who was also King James I of England) and his son, King Charles I. 

A timeline of their specific reigns during this period:

• King James VI (1567–1625): Reigned from 1567 until his death in March 1625. He had already successfully ruled Scotland for decades before inheriting the English crown in 1603, marking the Union of the Crowns.
• King Charles I (1625–1649): Succeeded his father in March 1625 and reigned over the kingdoms of Scotland, England, and Ireland until his execution in 1649. He is notable for officially returning to Scotland in 1633 to be crowned at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, an event that heightened religious tensions that eventually sparked the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Chronological Summary of Major Charters
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Charter Details in Chronological Order
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Charter 65. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate to High Value.

Charter 65, 25 July 1620, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 28-29, Pages 20-21)

The King, with consent etc. (208. 186.), granted to WILHELMO TYRIE of Drumkilbo, his male heirs and assignees whomsoever, the dominical lands of Glasclune with tower and manor-place, the lands of Eister, Wester and Middle Glasclune, with the mill called lie Mylnehoill, the lands of Cocherage, Over and Nether Garradrumes, Tomhorne, Tammanat, Over and Nether Balcarne, Balburdo, Balleny, Cragylin, Cothill, Calbrydistoun alias Little Burnebane, Over and Nether Wester Fornoth, Over Eister Fornoth (now called Blakloning), Nether Eister Fornoth, with the mill of Fornoth, the wood of Garlat, the lands of lie Wodsyde of Garlat, Lethindie with the advowson of the chaplainry of B.V.M. in the church of Lethindie, lie Kirktoun of Lethindie, Pettindreich, Blakloiche, with the grain and fulling mills, fishings, tenants etc., and the ecclesiastical lands of the vicarage of Cluny free from payment of all teinds, with two crofts thereof which used to pay teinds, with pastures, and the advowson of the rectory and vicarage of Cluny (excepting 4 acres occupied by M. Wil. Young, minister of Cluny, with houses, pasture etc.), the forest of Cluny and its lands viz. lie Eist and West Quarteris, Stron-Gorbett, Ladukie, Craigend, Rimoir, Craigscheall, Birkinhillis, Rochschail, Schirefmure, Dullater, lie Boig, lie Boig-mylne, with the park of the said forest called lie Park of Laichwod, with the castle called Laichwod and mill thereof, the lands called Ranagaig, Blakcraig and their croft with mill of B., with the other lands etc. of the said forest, in the sheriffdom of Perth; which lands Rob. Stirling de Letter, Jeanna Guthrie his spouse, and Jac. Drummond de Boghall resigned; and which the king incorporated into the free barony of Glasclune: Rendering for the vicarage lands and successors the ferms, dues and devories used and wont; for the other lands the dues and services used and wont; taxing ward etc. at 200 merks, and marriage at 1000 merks (by reason of the taxation contained in a charter made above to the late Andrew Hering of Glasclune and David Hering his eldest son and apparent heir, afterwards of Glasclune, knight, dated 23 July 1599): Witnesses as in other charters etc. xlix. 280.

Significance/Role within the Document: Jeanna Guthrie (Janet/Jean Guthrie) appears as spouse (eius conjux) of Robert Stirling of Letter. She joins her husband (and Jac. Drummond of Boghall) in resigning a substantial portfolio of lands, mills, fishings, woods, ecclesiastical rights, and the forest of Cluny (Perthshire) in favour of William Tyrie of Drumkilbo. These lands were then erected into the free barony of Glasclune. This is a classic resignation for new infeftment and barony creation.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate to High value for marriage alliances: Clear evidence of a Guthrie woman (Jeanna/Janet Guthrie)married into the Stirling of Letter family, participating in a major land resignation and barony erection in Perthshire. This expands known Guthrie marriage networks beyond Angus into Perthshire gentry in the early 17th century.
• Highlights Guthrie involvement in significant feudal transactions through marital connections.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Resignaverunt: They resigned (formal surrender of lands to the superior for re-grant).
  • Incorporavit in liberam baroniam: Incorporated/erected into a free barony (granting full baronial jurisdiction).
  • Taxatio wardi et maritagii: Fixed rates for ward (custody during minority) and marriage (superior’s right over heir’s marriage).

Charter 410. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 410, 4 February 1623, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 147-148, Pages 139-140)

The King, with consent etc. (207.), confirmed the charter of Patrick, Bishop of Ross, [which, with consent of the dean and chapter of Ross, ratified a feu-farm charter dated at Leith, 15 August 1607, by the late David, Bishop of Ross, granting to the late Kenneth M’Kenzie of Kintail (afterwards Lord Kintail) the whole ecclesiastical lands of Culliecudden, Farnes, Wester Culboll, Wodheid, lands of Balmungie, mill of Rosmarkie and its mill-lands, astricted multures and lie suckin of Rosmarkie and lie Chanonrie, lands and brewhouse of Killernan, lands of Wester Raderie, Rosmarkie, the Chanonrie-land, with lie Bischopis-sched, lie Nes, salmon fishing and lie ferri-boitt of lie Nes, lands of Contan, Lealdie, Kirkskeith, Inche with adjacent wood, and part of the lands of the Brumbhill, lands and vills of Allangrange, brewhouse and mill of A., with lie wairdis etc., lands of Allanreiche, third and brewhouse of Drummoir, vill and lands of Allanclacht, lands of the bishopric of Apilcroce now called Auchmoir, vill and lands of lie Kirktoun of Lochalsche, vill and lands of lie Kirktoun of Lochcarroun, vill and lands of Kilmure-Wester, Nes and its fishing, ecclesiastical lands of Lochbrume, brewhouse thereof with croft and lands, extended to ¼ davate, with fishing lie yair thereof, and other fishings there both of salmon and white fish, and lands of Litill Brachan extended to ¼ davate, with their island and salmon fishing of the water of Connan, with leyis (which below in this charter are called lie Wester vel Mekillwaird) and crofts of the said bishopric within the canonry of Ross (lying from the west of the garden of the castle of Channonrie), with their tenants etc., lie girsingis, scheillingis, and the advowson of the rectories and vicarages of the churches and parishes of Kintail, Lochalsche, Lochcarroun, Apilcroce, Gairloch, Lochbrum and Assint, and the heritable office of bailiary of the patrimony of the said bishopric, with fee of 40 pounds from the fruits: … (long detailed reddendo of payments in money, victuals, capons, etc. for each part of the lands) … and if one term or two in the third be in arrears, double; if one and a half years in the fourth term be in arrears, forfeit the heritage; … and the said bishop willed that one sasine at Bischopis-sched should stand for all: Witnesses: Colino M’Keinzie brother german of Murdoch M. of Reidcastell, Jac. Logie scribe, Gabriele Guthrie, Jo. Forbes, servitors of the said bishop, Jo. Ryssie scribe Edinburgh (scriptor carte): At Edinburgh, 11 April 1617]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. 1. 145.

Significance/Role within the Document: Gabriele Guthrie (Gabriel Guthrie) is listed as a witness (servitor of the Bishop of Ross) to the original 1617 charter that is now being confirmed. He appears alongside other bishop’s servitors and scribes in a very large confirmation of extensive ecclesiastical lands, mills, fishings, teinds, and the heritable bailiary office in the diocese of Ross (Ross-shire area).

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/service roles: Records a Gabriel Guthrie in service to the Bishop of Ross in 1617 (witness to a major feu charter). This adds to the pattern of Guthries in ecclesiastical/administrative or legal service roles across the RMS volumes.
• Suggests possible northern connections (Ross-shire) for this branch or individual.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Scriptor carte: Writer/scribe of the charter.
  • Suckin: Area whose inhabitants were astricted to a particular mill.
  • Leyis: Likely meadows or grasslands (here specified as Wester/Mekillwaird).
  • Extensive reddendo in kind (victuals, capons, etc.) typical of ecclesiastical feu grants.

Charter 435. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate to High Value.

Charter 435, 18 March 1623 (56 Jac. VI), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 160, Page 152)

The King, with consent etc. (207. 256.), granted to HERCULI CRAWMOND merchant burgess of Edinburgh, in liferent, and to HERCULI CRAWMOND his legitimate second son, and the heirs of his body lawfully procreated, whom failing to the said Hercules senior, his heirs and assignees whomsoever, heritably without reversion, the lands of Balhelwell, both solar and umbral half thereof, with the lands called Leichiscroft and the new grain mill of B., mill-lands etc., and the manor-place of B., and the advowson of the rectory and vicarage of the parish church of Menmure, sheriffdom of Forfar; which David Collace of Birkhills with consent of Joannis Collace (John Collace) feodatar of Balnamone and Alisone Guthrie his spouse resigned; also the vill and lands of Boigtoun and Mylntoun of Balhelwell, with mill, mill-lands etc. (reserving to Thomas Collace of Pitforkie, his heirs and assignees, multures and sequels of Pitforkie and Pethill), with the manor-place of Mylntoun, in the parish of Menmure, sheriffdom of Forfar; of which umbral half David Lyndsay of Edzell son and heir of the late D. David L. of E., knight, with consent of the said Tho. Collace and Joannis C. his eldest natural son, resigned the solar half of the said Boigtoun etc. … (detailed reddendo and conditions including redemption rights, provision for younger children, ward, marriage, etc.): Witnesses as in other charters etc. 1. 137.

Significance/Role within the Document: Alisone Guthrie (Alison Guthrie) appears as spouse (eius sponsa) of John Collace, feodatar of Balnamone. She and her husband (with David Collace of Birkhills) resigned lands in the Menmuir parish area of Forfarshire (Balhelwell solar and umbral halves, Leichiscroft, mills, Boigtoun, Mylntoun, and church patronage) in favour of Hercules Crawmond (merchant burgess of Edinburgh) and his second son. The lands were granted heritably with specific reservation and redemption clauses.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate to High value for marriage alliances: Documents Alisone (Alison) Guthrie married to John Collace (feodatar of Balnamone), participating in a resignation of Forfarshire lands and church patronage. This adds a solid 1623 marriage connection for a Guthrie woman into the Collace family in Angus.
• Reinforces Forfarshire gentry networks and Guthrie involvement in land transactions through marriage.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Solar and umbral half: Division of lands into sun-side (south-facing) and shadow-side (north-facing) portions.
  • Feodatar: Feuar or holder under feu-farm tenure.
  • In vitali redditu: In liferent (lifetime right).
  • Provisions for ward, marriage, and redemption are standard in such grants.

Charter 458. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 458, 29 May 1623 (56 Jac. VI), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 167, Page 159)

The King, with consent etc. (207. 256.), confirmed the charter made by M. David Rait principal, M. Pat. Guthrie subprincipal, chancellor, rector, dean of the faculty, regents, masters and other members of the royal college of Old Aberdeen, [by which they confirmed to LAURENTIO GRAY at the mill of Mundurnoch, and CATHARINE TROUP spouse of the said Laur., the tenement, place and hospice of Snaw, with enclosure, gardens, moors etc., lying on the west side of the city of Old Aberdeen beyond Powis-burn (between the cemetery of the church of Snaw and the lands formerly of M. Theophili Stewart grammarian of the said city, then of M. Tho. Lumsden rector of Kinkell, from the south the said torrent from the north, the royal road from the east, the hill of genistarum and the lands of Sonysyde from the west parts), in the diocese and sheriffdom of Aberdeen; which the same Laur. resigned; and which the said principal etc., to the said Laur. and Cath. anew granted in feu-farm, with teind sheaves included never to be separated from the stock: To be held by the said Laur. and Cath. in conjunct infeodation, and to the heirs lawfully procreated between them, whom failing to the heirs of the said Laurentius and assignees whomsoever, of the said college: Rendering 40 shillings, and 4 pounds augmentation; and double feu-farm in entry of heirs or assignees; and if one term fall into the other without payment, double; and if two terms in the third pass without solution, this charter shall be of no force; also performing 3 suits at 3 head courts in the said college; and performing the other accustomed services: with precept of sasine: Witnesses: Jacobo Melving, Jo. Watt, students of the said college, Joanne Chalmer armiger, M. Arthuro Watt advocate, Alexandro Litstar inhabitant of the city of Old Aberdeen (scriptor carte): At Aberdeen, 2 July 1611]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. 1. 190.

Significance/Role within the Document: M. Pat. Guthrie (Master Patrick Guthrie) is named as subprincipal of the royal college of Old Aberdeen (King’s College). He is listed among the principal, chancellor, rector, dean, regents, masters and other members of the college who collectively confirmed and re-granted a feu-farm charter for a tenement and hospice in Old Aberdeen to Laurentio Gray and his spouse. This is an institutional act by the college authorities.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/educational roles: Records Master Patrick Guthrie serving as subprincipal of King’s College, Old Aberdeen in 1611 (confirmed 1623). This is a significant academic/administrative position and adds to the evidence of Guthries in higher education and ecclesiastical-adjacent roles in the northeast.
• Demonstrates Guthrie presence and influence in Aberdeen academic circles in the early 17th century.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Subprimarium: Subprincipal (deputy head of the college).
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Conjunct infeftment (joint holding by spouses).
  • Teind sheaves included never to be separated from the stock: Teinds (tithes) permanently attached to the land.
  • Duplum feu-farm: Double feu-duty on entry of heirs.

Charter 715. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 715, 6 July 1620 (53 Jac. VI), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 268, Page 260)

The Prince granted and of new gave to D. ALEXANDRO HAY of Forrester-sarsait, knight, one of the senators of the College of Justice, and Dame KATHARINE SKENE his spouse, the lands of Wareistoun with manor-place, in the barony of Renfrew by annexation, sheriffdom of Edinburgh; which M. Alex. Guthrie common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, Marjoria Hay his spouse, Alex. G. junior their son and apparent heir, and Agnes Wardlaw his spouse resigned: To be held by the said D. Alex. and Kath. in conjunct infeodation, and to the heirs lawfully procreated between them, whom failing to the heirs and assignees of the said D. Alex. whomsoever: Witnesses 1. 2. 4. 6. 7. 5. i. 4.

Significance/Role within the Document: M. Alex. Guthrie, common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, together with his wife Marjoria Hay, their son and apparent heir Alex. G. junior, and the latter’s spouse Agnes Wardlaw, are the direct resigners of the lands of Wareistoun (with manor-place) in the barony of Renfrew. The Prince grants these lands in conjunct infeftment to Sir Alexander Hay of Forrester-sarsait (Senator of the College of Justice) and Dame Katharine Skene his spouse. This is a full family resignation for a new infeftment.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for family identification and land transactions: Clear generational snapshot of Master Alexander Guthrie (common clerk of Edinburgh), his wife Marjoria Hay, son Alexander Guthrie junior (apparent heir) and daughter-in-law Agnes Wardlaw. Direct involvement in resigning lands in the Renfrew barony (annexed, Edinburgh sheriffdom).
• Strengthens the profile of the Edinburgh-based Guthrie branch with burgh office, marriage to Hay, and landholding. Excellent cross-reference with the earlier Charter 1745 (Master Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, receiving lands in Drumfries in 1631).
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Joint infeftment (spouses holding together).
  • Per annexationem: By annexation (added to the barony of Renfrew).
  • Senator collegii justitiae: Senator of the College of Justice (Lord of Session).

Charter 840. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 840, 26 July 1625 (1 Car. I), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 313-314, Pages 305-306)

The King, with consent etc. (1. 2.), confirmed the charter of John, Bishop of Moray (a Guthrie), [which, with consent of the chapter of the same, confirmed to D. Joanni Grant of Freuchy, knight, the ancient and native tenant and feu-farmer of the underwritten, the lands of Rathamurchus, with loch, manor-place, mills, fishings, tenants etc., lands of Lagane, Ardinch with croft, and Auchnahandett, in the regality of Spynie, sheriffdom of Inverness; [plus many other extensive lands across Strathspey, Banff, Nairn etc. as detailed in the full charter] … which all the said D. Jo. newly incorporated into the tenandry of Finlarg… (full incorporation into free tenandry of Finlarg, with Nethir F. as principal messuage, detailed reddendo, services, etc.) … Witnesses: M. Wil. Guthrie brother of the said bishop, M. Jo. G. son of the said bishop, Jac. Gibsoun scribe in Edinburgh, Patricio Lawsoun servitor of the said D. Jo.: charter written by Jo. Donaldsoun notary public: At Elgin within the church of S. Egidii, 18 May 1625]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. li. 91.

Significance/Role within the Document: John Guthrie, Bishop of Moray, is the principal granter, acting with chapter consent to confirm and newly grant in feu-farm extensive lands (including Rathamurchus and associated properties in the regality of Spynie), mills, fishings, woods, and rights across multiple sheriffdoms to Sir John Grant of Freuchy. He incorporates them into the free tenandry of Finlarg. His brother M. Wil. Guthrie and son M. Jo. G. appear as witnesses.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for family identification and ecclesiastical power: Direct evidence of John Guthrie, Bishop of Moray, exercising authority over substantial church/regality lands. His brother Master William Guthrie and son M. Jo. G. are explicitly named.
• Spynie Context: The charter explicitly places key lands (Rathamurchus with loch, manor-place, mills, fishings etc., plus Lagane, Ardinch, Auchnahandett) in the regality of Spynie. Spynie Palace was the historic residence of the Bishops of Moray, so this records Bishop John Guthrie managing diocesan lands from his seat at Spynie Palace prior to (or around the time of) the Guthrie family’s later acquisition of the Barony of Guthrie.
• Demonstrates significant Guthrie influence in Moray diocese administration and land management in 1625.
• Key Scottish legal terms: Regalitate (regality – extensive jurisdictional rights), liberam tenendriam (free tenandry), scheillingis (shielings/seasonal grazing lands).
• Outstanding for blog coverage of Guthrie clergy, northeast branches, Spynie Palace connection, and Grant alliances.

Charter 984. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 984, 29 July 1626 (2 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 358, Page 350)

The King, with consent etc. (1. 2.), granted to D. Georgio Hay of Kinfawnis, knight, supreme chancellor of Scotland, his male heirs and assignees whomsoever, the lands and baronies of Aberdalgie and Diplene, with castles, mills, fishings, liberty of fishing in the water of Erne 3 days in the week in the prohibited time by law, and of placing lie cruvis upon the said water of Erne next to the said lands, with the advowson of the church of Diplene and chapels etc., also the chaplainries and altarages now called Sanct-Laurence-chaplanrie and Sanct-Mareis-chaplanreis in the parish church of Abirdalgie with their lands and annual reddits, with tenants etc., sheriffdom of Perth; [plus many other lands including Over Cairdrny, Woodland, Chappell, Dalquhoroquhy etc. in Perthshire] … (long detailed reddendo and incorporation into the free barony of Diplene, with principal messuage at Diplene castle) … reserving to the said Lord Oliphant and Dame Lillie Drummond his spouse liferent of certain lands and villages of Keirprone and Meikill Cairdrny etc. … (partly occupied by Wil. Quhyt, Jo. Friskene, Agnetem Cranstoun, Alex. Guthrie and Jo. Smyth) … with all fishings and teinds … : Witnesses as in other charters etc. li. 133.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Alex. Guthrie is named as one of the current occupiers (along with others) of part of the lands/villages (specifically portions of the lands of Dalquhoroquhy / Kaynelandis / Chappelland / Burnesyde area) that are reserved in liferent to Lord Oliphant and Dame Lillie Drummond. This occurs within a large royal grant and barony erection to Sir George Hay, Chancellor of Scotland.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value as tenant/occupier reference: Records an Alex. Guthrie as an occupier/tenant on lands in the Perthshire area (near Forteviot / Gask / Aberdalgie) in 1626. This adds a data point for a Guthrie presence in central Perthshire during the mid-1620s, likely as a tenant or sub-tenant on lands involved in a major barony transaction.
• Useful for geographic spread and socio-economic positioning of Guthries outside the main Angus lines.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Lie cruvis: Cruives (fish traps or weirs).
  • Liberam baroniam: Free barony (full baronial privileges).
  • Liferent reservation: Lifetime right retained by previous holders.
• Potential link to other Perthshire Guthries seen elsewhere in Volume 8.

Charter 1616. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 1616, 24 July 1630 (6 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 547-548, Pages 539-540)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 8.), confirmed the charter of Willelmi Guthrie de eodem [William Guthrie of that Ilk], [which, with consent of Issobelle Fentoun his spouse, for fulfilling the contract of the present date, sold to DAVIDI GUTHRIE de Kincaldrum, his male heirs and assignees whomsoever, irredeemably, the dominical lands of Guthrie called of old lie Kirktoun, with tower and manor-place, grain mill, mill-lands etc., lands of Teiltoun, and the remaining lands of the barony of Guthrie, viz. lie Eistertoun alias Haltoun (or Hattoun) and Mylntoun of Guthrie, with tenants etc., together with the advowson of the provostry and prebendary of the collegiate church of Guthrie, and common pasture in the moor of Montreuthmont (excepting the lands of Hiltoun both property and superiority, with property and superiority of Langlandis, parts of the said barony formerly pertaining to the late M. Walt. Lindsay of Kemphill and then to David Lindsay of Balgayis), sheriffdom of Forfar: Rendering to the king one silver penny in blench-farm: Excepting the quarter of the said vill and lands of Eistertoun of Guthrie, Heucheid and Mylntoun, pertaining heritably to the late Georgii Fentoun which was only a tenandry and not property: with precept of sasine to Henrico Guthrie de Collestoun: Witnesses: Alex. Guthrie feodatar of Kincaldrum, Wil. and M. Arch. Guthries, sons of the said David, M. Tho. Glovar minister of Guthrie, Geo. Erskyne of Kirkbuddo, Jac. Guthrie scribe in Edinburgh: charter written by Adam Watt servitor of David Andersoun writer to the signet: At Guthrie, 10 Sept. 1629]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liv. 87.

Significance/Role within the Document: This is a major intra-family transaction confirming the sale by William Guthrie of that Ilk (with consent of his wife Issobelle Fentoun) of core portions of the Barony of Guthrie (including Kirktoun/Guthrie mains, tower, manor, mill, Eistertoun/Haltoun, Mylntoun, collegiate church patronage, and common moor rights) to David Guthrie of Kincaldrum. Sasine is directed to Henry Guthrie of Collestoun. Multiple additional Guthries appear as witnesses or family members (Alex. Guthrie feodatar of Kincaldrum, sons William and Master Archibald Guthrie, minister Thomas Glovar of Guthrie, and scribe Jacob Guthrie).

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main line and cadet branches: Documents a key transfer of the historic Barony of Guthrie lands and collegiate church patronage within the family — from William Guthrie of that Ilk to David Guthrie of Kincaldrum, with Henry Guthrie of Collestoun involved in sasine. Excellent generational and cadet links (Kincaldrum and Collestoun branches).
• Lists several family members: Alex. Guthrie (feodatar of Kincaldrum), sons Wil. and M. Arch. Guthrie, Jac. Guthrie (scribe in Edinburgh), and M. Tho. Glovar (minister of Guthrie).
• Strong place-name reinforcement: Guthrie, Kirktoun of Guthrie, Eistertoun/Haltoun of Guthrie, Mylntoun of Guthrie, Hiltoun, Langlandis, Montreuthmont moor.
• The transaction was executed at Guthrie itself on 10 September 1629.
• Key Scottish legal terms: Irredeemabiliter (irredeemably, without redemption right), advocatio prepositure et prebendaria (advowson of provostry and prebends of the collegiate church).
• This is one of the most important charters in Volume 8 for core Guthrie barony history and family relationships.

Charter 954. Notable Entry / Supporting Role.

Charter 954, 24 March 1626, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 350, Page 342)

The King, with consent etc. (1. 2.), confirmed the charter of Jacob Creichtoun of Ruthvennis, [which, with consent of Alexander Campbell of Crunane, for fulfilling a certain contract and for 10,500 merks paid, sold to D. JOANNI BLAIR of Balgillo, knight, his heirs and assignees whomsoever, heritably and irredeemably, the lands and barony of Reidie, with tenants etc., in the sheriffdom of Forfar: To be held of the king in feu-farm etc., with precept of sasine: Witnesses: M. Geo. Halyburton of Fodderance, advocate, Jac. Blair son of the said D. Jo. Blair, Alex. Creichtoun brother of the said Jac. C., Jac. Pittilok notary in Cowpar, Jac. Guithrie notary public (scriptor carte): At Cowpar-abay, 28 Aug. 1624]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. li. 186.

Significance/Role within the Document: Jac. Guithrie (James Guthrie) appears in a supporting professional capacity as notary public and scriptor carte (writer/scribe of the charter). He is listed among the witnesses to the original instrument executed at Cowpar-abay on 28 August 1624. This is not a land transaction involving a Guthrie as principal party, but a routine notarial attestation in a confirmation of a substantial barony sale in Forfarshire.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/civic tracing: Adds another data point for a James Guthrie active as a notary public in the Forfar/Angus area in the mid-1620s. Consistent with the pattern of Guthries serving in legal/scribal roles across multiple RMS volumes (e.g., notaries and Writers to the Signet in later volumes).
• Helps map the geographic spread of Guthrie professionals in Angus during the early 17th century.
• Latin term: Scriptor carte = writer/scribe of the charter (the person who physically drafted or engrossed the document).
• No direct family relationships or land holdings for this Guthrie are mentioned, limiting genealogical depth but strengthening the picture of occupational involvement.
• Useful cross-reference potential with other notary Guthries (e.g., John Guthrie, William Guthrie in Volume 11).

Charter 1655. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 1655, 12 October 1630 (6 Car. I), Hampton Court
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 559-560, Pages 551-552)

The King, because on 2 July 1628 he had granted to certain persons a Commission pro visitatione legum [Commission for the Visitation of the Laws], which commission had not had the effect the king desired due to intervening impediments, therefore in the latest convention held 28 July 1630 the said three estates humbly requested that several persons from each estate should be added to the previous commissioners; he gave the commission to George, Viscount of Dupplin etc., chancellor, John, Archbishop of St. Andrews, William, Earl of Morton treasurer, [long list of high officials, nobles, bishops, and others] … and to M. Alexandro Guthrie clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, [among other named clerks and burgesses of various burghs], or any seven of them together with the said chancellor, treasurer, president of the privy council, keeper of the secret seal or any one of them, to the effect contained in charter 1287; that they should render their opinions to the king before 11 October 1631. P.R. iii. 91.

Significance/Role within the Document: M. Alexandro Guthrie (Master Alexander Guthrie), clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is named among the commissioners (specifically as one of the burgh clerks/burgesses) appointed to a high-level royal Commission for the Visitation of the Laws. This was a broad legal reform/commission effort involving senior church, state, and burgh representatives.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional status: Records Master Alexander Guthrie serving as clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh and participating at a national level in a major legal visitation commission in 1630. This reinforces the prominence of the Edinburgh Guthrie clerk branch in burgh administration and royal service.
• Consistent with other appearances of Master Alexander Guthrie as common clerk in this volume.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Commissio pro visitatione legum: Commission for the visitation (review/reform) of the laws.
  • Tres status: The Three Estates (clergy, nobility, burghs) in the Scottish Parliament/Convention.
• Useful for illustrating Guthrie involvement in central legal and administrative affairs in the early 1630s.

Charter 1670. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 1670, 20 November 1630 (6 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 565, Page 557)

The King, with consent etc. (13. 8.), confirmed the charter of Patrick, Bishop of Ross, [which, with consent of the dean and chapter of Ross, confirmed and of new gave to Hector M’Kenzie of Kinkell and Agnete Chisholme his spouse, their lands of the vill and lands of Kinkell, now called Bishopes-Kinkell (formerly occupied by the late Alex. Chisholme), extended to ½ davate, in the bishopric of Ross, sheriffdom of Inverness; which the same Agnete resigned for fulfilling her matrimonial contract: To be held by the said Hect. and Ag. in conjunct infeodation, and to the male heirs lawfully procreated between them, whom failing to the male heirs of the said Hect., bearing the arms and surname of M’Kenzie, and assignees whomsoever, of the said bishop in feu-farm: Rendering 3 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence, ½ mart, 2 muttons, 6 capons, 6 pullets, 2 hends, 40 ova, bollam lie sugerun-aittis, with carriage services etc. … (detailed reddendo and services)]: Witnesses: Andrea Morisone in Canonry Rossen., M. Rob. Smyth, Gabriele Guthrie, Jo. Forbes, servitors of the said bishop: charter written as in charter 443: At Edinburgh and Canonry Rossen., 3 August etc. 1616]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liii. 72.

Significance/Role within the Document: Gabriele Guthrie (Gabriel Guthrie) is listed as a witness, identified as a servitor (servant/official in the household or administration) of the Bishop of Ross. He appears alongside other bishop’s servitors in the confirmation of a feu grant of Bishopes-Kinkell lands to Hector M’Kenzie and his spouse.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/service roles: Records Gabriel Guthrie in service to the Bishop of Ross in 1616 (confirmed 1630). This parallels the earlier appearance in Charter 410 and reinforces a Guthrie presence in the administrative/clerical circle of the Bishopric of Ross in the early 17th century.
• Suggests ongoing northeast (Ross-shire) connections for this branch.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Conjunct infeftment (joint holding by husband and wife).
  • Davate: Davoch – a traditional land measure.
  • Servitoribus: Servitors (officials or household servants of the bishop).

Charter 1678. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 1678, 11 December 1630 (6 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 570, Page 562)

The King, with consent etc. (13. 8. 12.), granted to Capitaneo Roberto Irving then of Monboddo, and Elizabeth Dowglas his spouse, in conjunct infeodation during their lives, and to Roberto Irving their eldest legitimate son, his male heirs etc., heritably and irredeemably, the vill and lands of Monboddo, with manor-place, grain mill, mill-lands etc., in the barony of Reidhall, lordship of Aberbrothok, sheriffdom of Kincardin; [plus many other lands including Culbakis, Abbottistoun, Drumisleid, Craigmylne etc.] … (long detailed reddendo, incorporation into free barony of Reidhall, etc.) … which lands of Balfeich (temple lands) Ric. Guthrie de Balfeich resigned in favour of the said Captain etc. as assignation … [other resignations by various parties]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liii. 58.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Ric. Guthrie de Balfeich (Richard Guthrie of Balfeich) is named as the resigner of the temple lands of Balfeich (and related properties) in favour of Robert Irving of Monboddo. This resignation forms part of a larger package of lands incorporated into the new free barony of Reidhall.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for cadet/branch identification: Records Richard Guthrie of Balfeich actively disposing of temple lands in the Monboddo/Reidhall area (Kincardine/Aberbrothok). This adds a distinct Balfeich branch reference in 1630.
• Temple lands again — consistent with other urban/rural ecclesiastical property transactions we’ve seen.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Joint infeftment.
  • Liberam baroniam: Free barony.
  • Temple lands: Former Templar properties.
• Good geographic expansion into Kincardineshire.

Charter 1681. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 1681, 18 December 1630 (6 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 571-572, Pages 563-564)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 8. 12.), confirmed [1] the charter of the late M. Joannis Drummond of Leitchihill and Margarete Hay his spouse, [which, for fulfilling a letter of obligation of the present date, sold to Gulielmo Blair of Tarspappie in liferent, and to Thome Blair his son and apparent heir and Margarete Blair his spouse in conjunct infeodation, and to their male heirs etc., the vill and lands of Leitchihill with fishings upon the water of Tay, etc.; plus other lands in the barony of Craigie etc.] … [2] the charter of the said Gul. and Tho. Blair … [further sales and provisions] … Witnesses (for the instruments): … Jacobo Guthrie notary public (scriptor carte): At Edinburgh and burgh of Perth, 26 and 29 June 1623 … [full incorporation into free barony of Tarspappie etc. with detailed reddendo, reservations, and conditions].

Significance/Role within the Document:

Jacobo Guthrie (Jacob Guthrie) appears as notary public and scriptor carte (writer of the charter) for the 1623 instruments underlying this confirmation. He is involved in documenting land transactions and resignations/sales in Perthshire (Leitchihill, Tarspappie, Craigie barony etc.) between the Drummond/Hay and Blair families.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Records Jacob Guthrie acting as notary public and scribe in Edinburgh/Perth in 1623 for significant land conveyancing. This adds to the pattern of Guthries in legal/notarial work across Volume 8.
• Geographic note: Activity in Perth burgh and Edinburgh.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Scriptor carte: Writer/scribe of the charter/instrument.
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Joint infeftment.
  • Irredeemabiliter: Irredeemably (no right of redemption).
  • Warda et nonintroitu: Ward and non-entry (superior’s rights during minority or vacancy).

Charter 1745. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 1745, 4 March 1631, Whitehall
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 601, Page 593)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 12.), granted and of new gave to M. ALEXANDRO GUTHRIE common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, his heirs and assignees whomsoever, four pounds of the old extent of the lands of Freircars, with the fishing and mill of the same called lie Grangemylne, in the parish of Dunscoir, sheriffdom of Drumfries; together with the astricted multures of 36 pounds of the old extent of the lands of Dalgonar, Killelago, Breschevaley, Pundland, Nethir Berdwell, Dempstertoun, Ovir et Nethir Lagane, Ovir et Nethir Dunscoir, Riddinis, Edgarstoun, Muliganstoun, Culroy, Ferdinnobell, Hill, in the said parish, and the lands of Auchincreich, Brounskath and Dargavell in the parish of Drumfreis, sheriffdom of the same; all of which formerly pertained to the abbey of Melros; with the service of the tenants and inhabitants of the said 36 pounds; with the heritable office of bailiary of the said 36 pounds; which formerly belonged to Joannis Maxwell of Tempilland; and which came to the king by reason of non-payment of feu-farm for three terms and 40 days, and by violation of other provisions in the infeftments contained: Moreover the king willed that one sasine taken at Freircars should stand for all: To be held… Rendering for the said office one silver penny in name of blench-farm; for the rest 120 pounds feu-farm; and tripling the feu-farm in entry of heirs; and if they fail in payment of the feu-farm for three terms and 40 days, they shall forfeit the heritage; and observing etc. (ut in carta 174): Witnesses as in other charters etc. liii. 158.

Significance/Role within the Document:

M. Alexandro Guithrie (Master Alexander Guthrie), common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is the direct grantee and primary beneficiary. This is a new grant (de novo dedit) of lands (Freircars with mill/fishing), astricted multures from a large group of lands (36 pounds old extent), and the heritable office of bailiary over those lands. The properties previously belonged to Melrose Abbey and had fallen to the Crown due to forfeiture by John Maxwell of Tempilland (non-payment of feu-farm and other violations). A single sasine at Freircars suffices for all.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main/cadet line and professional status: Direct royal grant (1631) of landed property and a heritable bailiary office to Master Alexander Guthrie, a senior burgh official (common clerk of Edinburgh). This elevates him significantly and confirms a prominent, well-connected Guthrie active in Edinburgh administration in the reign of Charles I.
• Strong evidence of Guthrie presence and advancement in the Lowlands / Dumfriesshire alongside traditional Angus ties — valuable for tracing broader family networks and social mobility in the early 17th century.
• Footnote dated reg. 7 Car. I., placed here per Register of the Secret Seal / Privy Seal cross-reference, ciii, fol. 249)
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Astricted multures: Obligation of tenants to grind corn at a specific mill, paying multure (toll).
  • Bailiary (officium balliatus): Heritable office of bailie, involving local jurisdiction, collection of dues, etc.
  • Blench-farm: Nominal payment (here one silver penny) to acknowledge superior’s superiority.
  • Forfeiture for non-payment of feu-farm over three terms + 40 days was standard.
• The Privy Seal cross-reference helps confirm precise dating. Excellent for blog narrative on Guthrie burgh officials, royal favour, and land acquisition.

Charter 1956. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 1956, 25 March 1632 (7 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Images 674-675, Pages 666-667)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 12.), granted and of new gave to D. Jacobo Carnegie of Craig, knight, legitimate second son of David, Lord Carnegie of Kinnaird, the lands and barony of Rossie (comprehending as in charter 629), lands of Ullisheavin with vill, tower, manor-place, mill, mill-lands, ports, fishings and lie Fishertoun, and rabbit-warrens, sheriffdom of Forfar; lands of Balkelie with mill, mill-lands etc., sheriffdom of Forfar, and of old annexed to the barony of Hiltoun, sheriffdom of Kincardin; lie ferri-boate and passage of the burgh of Montrose with privileges, sheriffdom of Forfar; which barony David Guthrie de eodem, Ullisheavin Jo. Carnegie brother german of the said Jac., Balkelie Arch. Wood formerly of Craig, and lie ferri-boate etc. the said Jac., with consent of Alexandri Guthrie de Kincaldrum eldest legitimate son and apparent heir of the said David G., and D. Joannis Blair of Balgillo knight, and Eliz. Keith his spouse, resigned, instruments taken in the hands of Walter Lyell notary public; and which the king incorporated into the free barony of Rossie, ordaining the tower and manor-place of R. as principal messuage: To be held by the said Jac. and his male heirs lawfully procreated, whom failing to his male heirs, bearing the arms and surname of Carnegie, and assignees whomsoever, of the king: Rendering the due services etc.; taxing ward etc. of Ullisheavin at 50 merks, with 200 merks for marriage: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liii. 226.

Significance/Role within the Document:

David Guthrie de eodem (David Guthrie of that Ilk) and Alexandri Guthrie de Kincaldrum (his eldest son and apparent heir) are directly involved in the resignation of the barony of Hiltoun (and associated lands including Ullisheavin, Balkelie, and the Montrose ferry-boat privilege) in favour of Jacobo Carnegie. This enables the incorporation of these holdings into the new free barony of Rossie.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main line and cadet connections: Clear evidence of David Guthrie of that Ilk and his eldest son Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum participating in a major resignation of the barony of Hiltoun and related Forfar/Kincardine lands. This is an important transfer involving the historic Guthrie holdings (Hiltoun is frequently referenced in earlier volumes).
• Reinforces the Kincaldrum cadet branch’s role and the family’s continued influence over key Angus properties in 1632.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Ferri-boate: Ferry-boat privilege (valuable income source).
  • Liberam baroniam: Free barony (full jurisdictional rights).
  • Principale fore messuagium: Principal messuage (main dwelling house of the barony).
• Excellent for mapping the transition of Hiltoun and related lands in the early 1630s.

Charter 2050. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Moderate Value.

Charter 2050, 28 July 1632 (8 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 707, Page 699)

The King, with consent etc. (13. 12.), confirmed [1] the charter of M. Joannis Scharpe of Houstoun, advocate in the supreme senate, [which granted to M. Joanni Scharpe junior, his legitimate eldest son, the lands and vill of Houstoun, dominical lands, mill etc. in the lordship and sheriffdom of Linlithgow] … [2] the charter of M. Joannis Scharpe junioris feodatar of Houstoun … [further provisions for his wife Cristine Hammiltoun etc.]: Witnesses: … Ric. Guthrie servitor of the said Joannis senioris … Ric. Guthrie (scriptor carte), … Ric. Guthrie scribe to the signet … : charter written by Jo. Ronnall notary public, servitor of Roberti Ker scribe of the vicecomitatus and burgh of Linlithgow: At Houstoun, 8 July 1632]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liv. 95.

Significance/Role within the Document: Ric. Guthrie (Richard Guthrie) appears in multiple capacities: as servitor of John Scharpe senior, as scriptor carte (writer of the charter), and as scribe to the signet. He is involved in the documentation and witnessing of this confirmation of lands in Houstoun (Linlithgow sheriffdom) within the Scharpe family.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/legal roles: Records Richard Guthrie active in 1632 as a servitor, charter writer, and scribe to the signet in Edinburgh/ Linlithgow. This continues the strong pattern of Guthries in notarial and legal scribal positions throughout Volume 8.
• Highlights technical legal involvement in family land settlements.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Scriptor carte: Writer of the charter.
  • Scriba signeto regio: Scribe to the royal signet (important administrative/legal role).
  • Feodatar: Feuar/holder under feu tenure.

Charter 2216. Major Entry / High Value.

Charter 2216, 31 July 1633 (9 Car. I), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 754-755, Page 746-747)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 18.), confirmed the charter of Davidis Guthrie de Kincaldrum (afterwards of that Ilk), [which, with consent of Catherine Blair his spouse, for fulfilling the matrimonial contract between the said David and Cath. and Alex. G. their son and apparent heir, with consent of William Blair of Balgillo and Joannis B. his son and apparent heir, from one part, and D. Wil. Grahame of Claverhous knight and Mariotam G. his legitimate daughter from the other part, dated at Dundee etc. October etc. 1615, granted to the said Alexandro Guthrie (afterwards of Kincaldrum) and Mariote Grahame his future spouse in her pure virginity, in conjunct infeodation, and to their male heirs lawfully procreated, whom failing to the male heirs and assignees of the said Alex. whomsoever, without redemption, in contemplation of the third of the said Mariote, the dominical lands of Kincaldrum with manor-place and pendicle called Buchtihillok, in the barony of Kincaldrum, sheriffdom of Forfar; also to the said Alex. and his male heirs and assignees the mill of Kincaldrum with its lands etc., lands of Muirtoun, halves of his lands of Wester Mathye and Carrett with moors (comprehending lie Cairne de Carret, tending to lie Fairnieholmewell), and tenandries of Nevay, Eister Mathie, Kincreich, half of Wester Mathye, and quarter of Loure, with services of free tenants, lands of Littill Loure extended to 3 acres or thereabout, in the said barony and sheriffdom: not to the said Catherine Blair in liferent, and to the said Alexander and his male heirs the dominical lands of Loure (comprehending lie Greinmyre adjacent, lands of Tullous) with moors, in the said barony and sheriffdom: Reserving to the said David a liferent of all, except those provided to Alex. and Mariote in conjunct infeodation; also reserving to the said Cath. the liferent of halves of Carrett, Muirtoun, the mill of Littill Loure and pendicle Denheid, with the marriage of Loure during the life of Alise Douglas mother of the said David G. after the death of the said David; and to the said Alise a liferent of the dominical lands of Loure … (detailed provisions, redemption restrictions, etc.) … with precept of sasine directed to Rob. Rollok apparent of Muirtoun: Witnesses: Arch. Blair brother german of William B. of Balgillo, Alex. Blair of Denheid, M. Willelmo Fergusson bailie of Dundee, M. Alex. Wedderburne scribe of the court of the commissary, Thoma Fyff his servitor (scriptor carte), Alex. Symmer burgess of Dundee: At Dundee, 17 November 1615]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. lv. 75.

Significance/Role within the Document: This is a major marriage settlement confirmation. David Guthrie de Kincaldrum (later of that Ilk) and his wife Catherine Blair, with consents from both sides of the marriage, grant substantial portions of the Barony of Kincaldrum (including mains, mill, Muirtoun, Mathye, Carrett, Loure, Nevay, Kincreich etc.) to their son Alexander Guthrie and his future spouse Mariote Grahame in conjunct infeodation, with detailed succession, liferent reservations (including for Catherine and Alise Douglas), and restrictions on alienation/redemption.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main line, cadet branch, and marriage alliance: Documents a key 1615 marriage contract (confirmed 1633) between Alexander Guthrie (son/heir of David Guthrie of Kincaldrum) and Mariote Grahame. Provides detailed land provisions in the Barony of Kincaldrum and clear family structure.
• Reinforces the Kincaldrum line’s importance and a Graham marriage alliance.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Conjuncta infeodatione: Joint infeftment.
  • Pura virginitate: In her pure virginity (standard phrase in marriage contracts).
  • Tertia: Third (widow’s terce/right).
  • Devorias: Dower or legal provisions.
• Excellent for timelines of the Kincaldrum/Guthrie of that Ilk succession and marriage networks.

Charter 2252. Major Entry / Moderate to High Value.

Charter 2252, 30 November 1633 (9 Car. I), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 768, Page 760)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 18.), confirmed the charter of Joannis Gairdyne (John Gairdyne) merchant burgess of Edinburgh, [which, for fulfilling the contract of the present date, and for 1000 merks paid, for himself and Jeanna Allane his spouse, sold to Samueli Guthrie (Samuel Guthrie) dyer burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs and assignees whomsoever, a temple land containing a hall, chamber, two upper front solars and one rear solar, in the burgh of Edinburgh below the castle wall from the east side of the royal street (between the recently rebuilt house formerly of the late M. Joannis Wardlaw then heir of the late Alex. Noble merchant burgess of Edinburgh, a temple land of the late Alex. Harvie merchant, and a temple land of the said Sam. Guthrie); which is estimated to be the third part of temple lands and tenements with garden which formerly belonged to the late Willelmi Rankeillour, then to Jo. Wardlaw and M. Jo. W. his son … ]: To be held of the said Jo. Gairdyne of his superior: Rendering 12 pence, with a third of the devories of the said temple lands due and custom: Redeemable by payment of 1000 merks in the great church of Edinburgh under summons of 40 days, or consignation in the hands of the treasurer or dean of the gild of the said burgh: with precept of sasine to Ric. Guthrie scribe to the signet: Witnesses: the said Ric. Guthrie, M. Geo. Douglas scribe, Alex. Crystiesoune scribe and servitor of Thome, Earl of Hadingtoun (scriptor carte): At Edinburgh, 23 December 1631]: Witnesses as in other charters etc. liv. 220.

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Samueli Guthrie (Samuel Guthrie), dyer and burgess of Edinburgh, is the direct purchaser and primary grantee of a substantial temple land property (hall, chamber, solars, and garden) in a prime location in Edinburgh.
• Ric. Guthrie acts as scribe to the signet (precept of sasine) and witness/scriptor carte.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Major value for burgh and commercial activity:
• Samuel Guthrie, identified as a dyer and burgess of Edinburgh, actively acquires urban temple land in 1631 (confirmed 1633). This is a clear property transaction showing economic standing in the burgh. Richard Guthrie’s roles as notary and scribe to the signet further highlight professional involvement.
• Temple lands were former ecclesiastical holdings, often converted to valuable urban real estate.
• Key Scottish legal terms:
  • Tinctore: Dyer (trade/occupation).
  • Temple land: Former Templar/Hospitaller property.
  • Scriba signeto: Scribe to the signet.
  • Redeemable clause with specific payment mechanism in St Giles’ Kirk.
• Strong addition for Edinburgh burgh history, Guthrie merchants/dyers, and legal professionals in the early 1630s.

Charter 2265. Notable Entry / Supporting Role. Low to Moderate Value.

Charter 2265, 18 December 1633, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 8, Image 771, Page 763 — follows from 2252)

The King, with consent etc. (11. 18.), granted to Willelmo Dick of Braid, merchant burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs and assignees whomsoever, a temple land in Edinburgh (ut in carta 2252); which belonged to Joannis Gairdyne merchant burgess of Edinburgh; and which on 14 December 1633 was apprised for 2000 pounds, with 100 pounds for the sheriff’s fee: Rendering as in charter 2252: Witnesses 1. 25. 19. 17. 22. 26. 7. 8. P.R. iii. 255.

Significance/Role within the Document: This is a follow-on confirmation/apprising related to the same temple land in Edinburgh that was sold to Samuel Guthrie in the previous charter (2252). Samuel Guthrie is not directly named here, but the land is explicitly referenced as the one from charter 2252. It records the property being further transferred/appraised to William Dick of Braid.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Low to Moderate value: This charter does not name Samuel Guthrie directly. It simply refers back to the property transaction in 2252.
• It does, however, show the ongoing history of the temple land Samuel Guthrie acquired, providing context for how such properties circulated among Edinburgh merchants/burgesses.
• Reinforces the commercial real estate activity in Edinburgh in 1633.
• Best read in tandem with Charter 2252 for full context.