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Herring of Gilmerton who may have been the same man was named as a rebel against the king, with the punishment decreed as "fire and sword with all rigour and extremity". The offence is unknown but the punishment implies a severe crime. This may be the origin of the "Heron" story later
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Before the changes in tenancy and ownership in the 1600s, the
Creightons of Brunstane had taken ownership of some portion of the Gilmerton lands. Whether they received the lands from another landowner or directly from the Crown is uncertain. In 1507, there was a Retour in favour of John Crichton as
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In 1817, the Barony of
Gilmerton was valued at £1000, including £455 for Grange and South farms. Over subsequent generations, the Baird family owned the Gilmerton and Newbyth estates, with some men distinguished in the military or golf. The Barony of Gilmerton passed through the Baird family until
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John's descendant David
Creighton of Lugton appears to have received the part of Gilmerton that had previously belonged to the Ramsays in 1600. In 1609, Lugton inherited the old Creighton family lands of Gilmerton from his father Patrick Creighton of Cranston Riddell. From this point on, he likely
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In the early 14th century, part of the
Gilmerton lands were held on behalf of the king by the Herring family. Sir John Herring was the first of this family to hold the lands. In 1380, there was a charter of confirmation for Patrick Herring, Lord of Edmonston, regarding the lands of Gilmerton. His
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In 1503, both
Patrick Herring and Sir John Somerville of Cambusnethan were confirmed in their parts of the Gilmerton lands. Sir John Somerville of Cambusnethan was known as 'Red Bag' and took part in a bloody 1520 skirmish in Edinburgh streets between the
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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
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120:, he had opposed Robert the Bruce's claim to the throne. Once Bruce gained power, de Soules was found to be a traitor for supporting the English and supposedly plotting to kill the king. He was subsequently imprisoned for life in 1320.
289:, purchased the lands of Gilmerton from David Creighton of Lugton and also acquired the neighboring lands at Newbattle and Todhills. On 9 August 1667 he got a charter from the King that erected and granted him the Barony of Gilmerton.
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The eldest son, Sir John, succeeded to his father's lands and titles but died childless in 1745. His younger brother
Alexander also predeceased him childless. The lands and titles then passed to a cousin, William Baird, who was
224:'s armies of England, Gilmerton House was destroyed. It was rebuilt soon after, but its owners did not regularly occupy it in subsequent centuries, preferring to live elsewhere and lease the house out to tenants.
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was granted a portion of the
Gilmerton lands. Then in 1522, James Levingstoun of Gervasewood held one and a half husbandlands and a cotland in Gilmerton, renting these from John Somerville of Cambusnethan.
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grandson, Sir
Gilbert Herring of Gilmerton, held the lands in 1476. However, Gilbert was forced to sell many of his estates, including parts of Gilmerton, to William Ramsay in order to pay off debts.
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then took possession of these lands sold to them by Gilbert Herring. In 1545, James Ramsay, son and heir of James Ramsay of Whitehill, was named heir to his father's part of the Gilmerton lands.
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William was succeeded by his second son Robert Baird in 1769, who became an MP. Two of Robert's brothers joined the army and rose to prominence - Major-General Joseph Baird and General
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became the 5th Lord Somerville in 1523. The Somervilles continued holding parts of Gilmerton into the 17th century, when in 1644 Hugh Somerville passed the lands to his son James.
482:. 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.
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After Robert the Bruce gained control of the throne, the lands of Gilmerton came under the possession of the crown. They were then held by a succession of "King's Tenants".
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By 1491, Gilbert Herring's son Patrick Herring of Gilmerton had succeeded to the remaining family lands, including the parts of Gilmerton still held by the Herring family.
273:. Over 600 people were tried as witches across Scotland that year. This reflects the superstitious era and increased witch trials that took place in the 1600s.
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and his wife Jean Sempill involving John Herring of Gilmerton and his colliers working the coal on their land, though John Herring's precise role is uncertain.
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received parts of the Herring lands. Shortly after, Andrew Edmondston received the Gilmerton lands formerly held by Sir James Sandilands of Slammannomure.
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Some of the Gilmerton lands were also held from at least 1477 by the Somerville family. In that year, William, Master of Somerville (son and heir of
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granted a charter for the lands of Gilmerton to Murdoch Menteith. These lands had previously been held by
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in an attempt by some nobles to seize power, but it seems he was later forgiven.
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heir to Edward Crichton of Brunstane in the lands of Gilmerton and others.
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David was a prominent public figure. In 1621 he was appointed
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Sir David Baird, 4th Bt., 7th Baron of Gilmerton (1913–1930)
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knighted him as a baronet. He married Margaret, daughter of
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296:. Their son Sir William Baird became a member of the
300:. In 1680, he was sent to London on business where
356:William Baird, 3rd Baron of Gilmerton (1745–1769)
255:held the largest portion of the Gilmerton lands.
369:Sir David Baird, 3rd Bt., 6th Baron of Gilmerton
363:Sir David Baird, 2rd Bt., 5th Baron of Gilmerton
359:Robert Baird, 4th Baron of Gilmerton (1769–1828)
345:John Baird, Lord Newbyth, 1st Baron of Gilmerton
351:Sir John Baird, 2nd Bt., 2nd Baron of Gilmerton
292:Lord Newbyth married Margaret, daughter of the
71:- granted a ploughgate of land in Gilmerton to
865:"Land tax rolls for Midlothian E106/22/7/112"
16:Title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland
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475:Glenbervie), Sir Robert Douglas (of (1798).
150:had been involved in the 1466 abduction of
146:) was confirmed in his lands of Gilmerton.
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40:Sir John Baird of Newbyth, Lord Newbyth
831:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
807:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
783:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
765:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
726:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
711:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
696:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
681:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
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621:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
603:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
588:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
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552:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
534:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
519:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
498:Records of the Parliaments of Scotland
462:Registrum magni sigilli regum Scotorum
310:Lord President of the Court of Session
193:In 1573, there was a contract between
853:. National Records of Scotland. 1708.
124:Herring, Ramsay and Somerville family
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460:"Charters no. 263, 514 (Robert I)".
112:. de Soules had been the hereditary
229:Sir James Sandilands of Slammannane
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78:In around 1210, Fulk de Soules,
306:Sir John Gilmour of Craigmillar
30:is a title of nobility in the
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335:1930 when it became dormant.
87:Wars of Scottish Independence
38:. It was created in 1667 for
744:National Records of Scotland
660:National Records of Scotland
210:James, Archbishop of Glasgow
144:William, 2nd Lord Somerville
679:"Charters no. 2157, 2272".
571:"Charters no. 2714, 2774".
240:John Preston of Fentonbarns
55:The earliest records about
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694:"Charters no. 690, 1490".
683:(5th ed.). 1592–1593.
605:(9th ed.). 1634–1644.
575:(2nd ed.). 1503–1504.
339:Barons of Gilmerton (1667)
260:commissioner to Parliament
601:"Charters no. 84, 1574".
318:Lord Provost of Edinburgh
312:, and they had two sons.
271:Great Scottish Witch Hunt
180:vying for influence over
104:After taking the throne,
283:John Baird, Lord Newbyth
233:Ludovic, Duke of Lennox
116:but as a cousin of the
869:scotlandsplaces.gov.uk
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900:Feudalism in Scotland
767:(6th ed.). 1600.
728:(8th ed.). 1622.
713:(6th ed.). 1602.
644:(3rd ed.). 1506.
590:(7th ed.). 1626.
536:(2nd ed.). 1477.
521:(3rd ed.). 1545.
195:Lord Ross of Melville
106:King Robert the Bruce
67:- who was the king's
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763:"Charter no. 1199".
709:"Charter no. 1296".
532:"Charter no. 1292".
517:"Charter no. 3089".
216:In 1547, during the
32:Baronage of Scotland
724:"Charter no. 350".
640:"Charter no. 106".
586:"Charter no. 928".
447:Newbattle Registrum
417:Newbattle Registrum
298:Scottish Parliament
895:Titles in Scotland
396:Lord of Pittenweem
114:Butler of Scotland
80:Nicholas de Soules
28:Baron of Gilmerton
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110:William de Soules
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479:Historians
445:"No. 39".
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402:References
95:John Comyn
36:Midlothian
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