Baron of Abbotshall

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Baron of Abbotshall
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Creation date16th century [2]
Creation Baronage of Scotland
Created by King James VI of Scotland
First holderSir Thomas Scott of Abbotshall
Remainder toheirs and assignees
Statusextant
Former seat(s)Abbotshall House

Baron of Abbotshall is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland associated with the lands of Abbotshall, near Kirkcaldy in Fife, Scotland. The title has historical connections to the Scott family. [3]

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History

The Barony of Abbotshall dates back to the 16th century, when it was held by the Scott family, who were significant landowners in Fife. Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, the first known baron, established the family's presence in the region, and the title remained with his descendants for several generations. The barony's lands were historically connected with nearby Kirkcaldy, playing a role in the local economy and governance. [4] [3] [5] [6]

The barony has changed hands multiple times over the centuries. The original Abbotshall House, once the seat of the barony, was replaced by a mansion in the 17th century, which itself fell into ruin by the 1800s. Today, remnants of the original estate, including some old walls and gateways, can still be found in Raith Gardens, Kirkcaldy. [7]

Notable barons

Notes

  1. ↑ Baronial titles tend to be used when a landed family holds no peerage title of higher rank, subsequently granted, nor has been created a knight of the realm. While some families prefer to be known as [name] of [barony] if they own the caput. In this case the holder was a Baronet (hereditary knight) which outranks his baronial title.

References

  1. ↑ Burke's Peerage & Gentry International Register of Arms, Volume 1 (Volume 1 ed.). Martin S. J. Goldstraw. 2011. ISBN   9780956815712.
  2. ↑ "The Barony of Abbotshall". Registry of Scots Nobility.
  3. 1 2 Glenbervie), Sir Robert Douglas (of (1798). The Baronage of Scotland, Containing an Historical and Genealogical Account of the Gentry of that Kingdom. Colected from the Public Records and Chartularies of this Country, the Records and Private Writings of Families and the Works of Our Best Historians. Bell & Bradfute, W. Creech, J. Dickson, E. Balfour, P. Hill, W. Laing, A. Guthrie, J. Watson, Manners & Miller, And A. Constable: And By Cadell & Davies, London.
  4. ↑ "Abbotshall | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Major William Arnot of Abbotshall, v Provost John Currie, and other Inhabitants of Kirkaldy., [1757] Mor 16035 | Scottish Court of Session, Judgment, Law, casemine.com - in 1539, Abbotshall lands disponed to Thomas Scot". Casemine. 4 September 2004. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Abbotshall (site of) | Castle in Kirkcaldy and Dysart, Fife | Stravaiging around Scotland". www.stravaiging.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  7. ↑ "History of Abbotshall". GENUKI. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "William Arnot, second son of Sir John Arnot, baronet, obtained on November 29, 1750, a charter of resignation of the lands and barony of Abbotshall, " now called Arnott," and the burgh of barony of Linktoun, with various privileges. The burgh is now a part of the parliamentary burgh of Kirkcaldy" (PDF). Page 374 - The arms of the baronial and police burghs of Scotland. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Charter by Thomas Scot of Abbotshall, granting to Mr. Leonard Leslie, rector of Aberlour and to Walter Leslie, his natural son, the lands of Edynnarnochty, 15th June 1571 | University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections". archives.collections.ed.ac.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  10. ↑ Burke's Peerage 107th Edition (107th ed.). Hugh Preskett. 2003.
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