John Hamilton, 2nd Lord Bargany — John Hamilton, 2nd Lord Bargany, ( c. 1640 – May 15, 1693) was a British peer whose family fortunes were deeply implicated in the struggles over Presbyterianism and the Church of England during the Interregnum and the Monmouth Rebellion. He was… … Wikipedia
John Hamilton — may refer to:*John Hamilton of Cadzow, 4th Laird of Cadzow (before 1370 – c. 1402) Scottish nobleman and soldier *John Hamilton (archbishop) (c. 1511–1571), Scottish politician, Archbishop of St Andrews, Keeper of the Privy Seal *John Hamilton,… … Wikipedia
Cromwell's Act of Grace — The Act of Pardon and Grace was proclaimed at the Mercat cross on Edinburgh s Royal Mile. Cromwell s Act of Grace or more formally the Act of Pardon and Grace to the People of Scotland,[1] was proclaimed at the mercat cross in Edinburgh on 5 May… … Wikipedia
Sir Patrick Houstoun, 1st Baronet — Sir Patrick Houstoun of that Ilk, 1st Baronet, (d.1696) was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia on February 29, 1668, the elder son of Sir Ludovick (or Louis) Houstoun of that Ilk (d.1662) by his spouse Margaret, daughter of Patrick Maxwell of… … Wikipedia
Dunduff Castle — Dunduff, South Ayrshire, Scotland GB grid reference NS2719216370 … Wikipedia
Dunure Castle — 5 miles from Ayr, Scotland NS250158 … Wikipedia
Clan Kennedy — Not to be confused with the Irish Kennedy Clan. Clan Kennedy Crest badge … Wikipedia
Marquess of Ailsa — Marquess of Ailsa, of the Isle of Ailsa in the County of Ayr, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 10 September 1831 for Archibald Kennedy, 12th Earl of Cassillis. The title Earl of Cassillis (pronounced Cassels )… … Wikipedia
Greenan Castle — is a 16th century tower house, on site of a possible ancient fort, around 2.5 miles south west of Ayr in south west Scotland. The entrance lintel has the inscription, JK 1603 FMD , for John Kennedy of Baltersan and his third wife, Florence… … Wikipedia
Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis — Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis, PC (c. 1541–14 December 1576) was a Scottish peer, the son of Gilbert Kennedy, 3rd Earl of Cassilis. He succeeded to the titles of 6th Lord Kennedy and 4th Earl of Cassillis on 28 November 1558. He fought in … Wikipedia