KINTYR RENTAL OF 1636 Recording Names of Occupiers of Land The following Rentals were copied by me from transcripts made from the originals in the Argyll Charter Chest at Inveraray by Niall Diarmid 10th Duke of Argyll. They are at present, along with other material from the Argyll archives, on loan to Edinburgh ty, at the desire of the present Duke of Argyll. These Kintyre Rentals are interesting in several ways: (1) They show who the occupiers of the land were just before the Lowland influx in 1650- 1651; (2) they show that the tenants had written tacks, which they must have obtained either from the 7th Earl of Argyll (i. e., Archibald, succeeded 1584) or from his son Lord Kintyre, while he was in possession of the Kintyre lands They had passed after him (Lord Kintyre), to his half-brother Lord Lorne (i.e. Archibald Sth Earl, succeeded 1638, created Marquis 1641, executed 1661), and Lorne is seen in the Rentals to be calling for an examination of all the leases, as also of their surrender His intention would be either to grant new leases in his own name, or to withhold them from any tenants who he regarded as unsatisfactory. We conclude that the first introduction on the written lease, or tack in Kintyre, was in the early 17th century (Signed) A. MeKerral, Morton, Midcalder August 1960 Kintyre Antiquarian Society No. 319.4A RENTAL _KINTYRE FOR 1636 The names of the haill tennentis and fewaris within the Lordschipe of Kintyre. 8 Markland of Crosseck: Hector M'allester, takisman thereof, present and refuissis absolutlie to guyitt his tack. (Marginal note: Hector now promaissis to delyver his tak to my Lord at Lowpes hous on Tuesday next and in the mean tyme quit his the benefit thereof.) 12 Markland of Ardnacrois; 4 markland of Barmonogach, and 2 Markland of Auchatadowie: Hector na hinch M°allister takisman thereof actis himself to be in my Lordas will and to delyver His 9 yeir tak, and to share his Lyfrent tak bot will not quiyit it, and is not in the countrey. (Marginal note: Hector quyttis all his takis and promissis to delyver the same to my Lord.) 4 Wkland od Drumgarroch and Eyskar, the Landis of Lossett, Glenhantie, Kilchevane, Drummoir and Inniebe; Dowgal1 Campbell sone to Coline of Kilberrie takisman thereof actis himself to delyver his tak to wy Lord. (Marginal note: Dougall Campbell was hear and delyverit his tak ta my Lord beign 9 yeares.) 3 Markland of Laggan Mactarqueis the poet does the same with his tak. (Marginal note: Mac Marqueis does also produce and delyver his tak.) does 4 Markland of Peninver and Altintarraive: Donald McCay takisman thereof absent seik. Duncane McCay undertakis to bring his answer the morning. (Marginal note: Duncane McCay produces his tak of 2 mkland thereof and Donald McCay does produce his tak of the other 2 mkland.) 8 Markland of Smerbie and Clachfine: Archibald Campbell of Glencaradill takisman therof actis himself to delyver his tak to my Lord. 7 Markland of Crogsbeg tua Ballemannoches: John Melver M°Cay takisman therof possessor of 6s 8d Land of the samen and Lauchlane M“Donochie bane his subtennent in will also. 3 Markland of Askamulmoir: James Stewart fewar throf. 1 Markland of Glennadill: James Stewart taksman therof. 3. Markland of Oskemulbeig and 2 markland of Kennachane and Killbryd: Johnne Boil] fewar therof. ~49-3 Markland of Lochheid; 3 Markland of Crossek: Colin Stirling Maleolm M'Neil] Niall bowie McCay Gillechrist M°Williame ; Alexander Weir Hew Allane and Archibald M°Iver takisman therof. They act themselifes to their takis on my Lordis will. (Marginal note: Gillechrist iam and Hew Allane produces and dely- veris his tak of j mark of Lochheid, an Col irling produces his tak of 6° 8' land, also Alex), Weir produces and delyver: his tak of 6° 8° Land of Lochhead. Mr Don, produces half markland of Cross MGillichrist and Gillespic M Iver 1 Markland of the Castell: Sett out in aikeris to the minister and tounesmen comes all in will. The Mylne of Lochheid: Onsett. 1 Markland of Kilcheren: Johnne Hoig wricht takesman therof . ... . absent. Glenromstillmoir, Balintoune, Ballinbraid, Glenmurrell, Glenamuckloch, and Knokreochmoir in South Kintyre: M: 1 M'Nachtane takisman therof .... . idem. 5 1/2 marklang of Kildalleg, Mclmartine, Ballemeanoch, Knokurk, and Auchachennie: uncane M'Lauchlonie, Physitian, takisman therof absent. Lauchlane under- idem. take! 2 Markland of Crofyne and Blairfernie: Gillechrist M°ilvrennie possessor therof actis himself to doe the Lyike. 2 Markland of Fechag; 1 markland of Knokstabill; 1 markland of Remilles: James Stewart possessor therof be vertew of John dow M°Lauchlanes tak. The landis of Glenharvie, Pollamulling; Lonachan; Kildavie; 1 markland of the landis of Kilblaane; Brakleis; Gartloskane; Machriebeg; Pubill; Inniergay; and Achriechastel1 "(Nachreicastell - the lands adjacent to Dunverty Castle?) : Archibald M'Donald of Sanda, takisman therof, actis himself to delyver all hi ~ (Marginal note adds that he produces his takis of the haill landis, a tak of the 1 markland of Kilblaane, gevnie in be 4 arkland of Mgchrienoir, with the halfe of the aylne: chibald M°Donald of Sanda possessor therof be Jol Giarginal note? Also the said Archibald Mbonald produces John dow Mhauchlanes. tak of the 4 markland of Macheimote. tak. Gartingerroch: MSagowane takisman therof denyis a tak and alligis it is tint she Fenunces his tak. (ost) “alwa 1 markland of Soccoche: Hector Mo achane possessor therof delyveris his tak -50-eill he leaves his tak judiciallie. 1 Markland of Erredill: 1 takisman therof . . . . . idem. (Noet: Also produces and delyveries his tak.) 2 Markland of Dunglas and Culrachane; 8 markland of Kilaonane (Kilewnane?), Gilehrist (Kilchrist?), and Ceskine with the mylne of Kilewnane: Archibald roy M‘olchallome takisman therof absent seil. (Marginal note Archibald Roy hy wyiff produces and delyveries to my Lord tua takis of the ten markland.) 2 Merkland of Bruneriline; Amod; Auchnasleisag; Lagnadaive; Inincokalloch; and Dalsmuriall: Morril g the harper takisman therof; idem in will. 1 Markland of Carpurgane (Keprigan?)+ e M'Wirrie takisman therof idem in will, Produces and delyveris his tak. 4 Markland of Cristalloch and Kilchattane: Lauchlane McNeill takisman therof idem produces and delyveris his tak. 3 markland of Kilrewane (Kilervan?) and Knokstapill: Gorrie Mallister takisman therof idem in will. (Note: He produces and delyveries his tak.) 2 markland of Ballivrenane & Bellimanoche: Donald oig M°Williams merchand takisman therof. (Note in margin: Produces and delyveris his tak.) Auchnaglach: Gi ine Stirling taksman therof idem in will. (Note in margin: Produces and delyveris his tak therof and of Ballawilling uachtrache.) 2 Markland of Kilquhibinich: Archibald roy Molchallone, takisman therof but now given over be him to tua brethir of the M°Laerties and ane M°agowane. (Marginal note: Archibald roy M°olchallome his wyeff hes produceit and delyverit this tack to my Lord of this 2 mkland.) 1 Markland of Lagnacraig: Finlay M°Gillemaluag takisman therof idem in will, (Marginal note: Quyttis his tak which is in James Stewart's handis.) 3 Markland of Glaknahaull: dow NS takisman therof absent in England. Glenre; Cullilongarts and Dalchruinach: Dunea y takisman therof, item in will, and Mr. Di d (Omey) takis burden for him, (areinal note: Produces and delyveris tak.)Dalvradane and Gartvaich: Donald M°Connell and Ob: Has in Ireland abyed(?). Sanda takisman therof absent. (Marginal note: es himself to delvver his tak.) Cattadull: Murioch MSwirych the tennent and possessor present comes in will also. (Marginal note: las priduces and delyveris his tak.) 8°s" Land of Levinnacaverie: Gilt ‘“camrage takisman thereof. (Margin has: Passes fra his tak and ordanes James Stewart to delyver the same.) Bargadult Duncane bane MMillane cakisnan eherof in will. Keremanoch,and Gartavaic Thre M°Nachtanes takismen theor in will idem. (Margin: That they do also produce and delyver ther tak.) 3 Markland of Gartugay (?)ichtrach: Finlay Quhite takisman therof in will. (Note: He produces and delyveris his tak.) 2 Markland of Levinstra: Aine (ote: her sonne produces and delyveris the tak “his entres quyttis.) Glak, Strone, and Mukloch: Minister Moschennok [Minister of Kilkerran in 1635} takisman as for himself idem. And Gilleis his brother idem. (Note: The minister produces and delyveris his tak.) 12 1/2 Markland of Carskea: Malcolme M°Neill takisman therof absent. (Note: Malcolme passes fra his tak and sayes they are in James Stewart's handis quhilk he bydden to deliver. ‘Thir tak delyverit be James Stewart.) 4 Markland of Mule: Niall dow MMillan and... . . MeCa (Note: NeCamray produces and gevis in hi and delyveris his tak, and James Stewar ny are glad to do as the rest does. tak Also MeGillechonill produces ewart gevis in another tak.) 4 Markland of Ralligrogane and Cragak: Duncan Omey takisman therof but now possest be hi of KilcolmkilT cirea 1641 to 1646]. Mr. Donald [Minister of Kilkerran circa 1631 to 1640] acts for him to delyver Mr. John himself seandis (?) to it. (Note on Margin: Also Duncane and his sone Mr. Jobn porduces and delyveris this tak.) sone M. hn [Minister Knokantymoir and !ochorodaill 1 oig in Machrichannis [Brother of Malcolm McNeill in Carskey. Niall tombstone in old Church at Kilcolmkil therof actis himself “yt oig'sto put his tak in my Lordis will and to bring the tak of Machriehannis in my Lordis will. (Note: Produces and delyveres his tak of all.) Drumlemell quhair the mill ie: Hector MeNeil1 takisnan therof absent. 2 Markland of Balligrepane awlist: Unguhite Hector N'Mu to delyver the tak. takisman therof absent. Lowp undertakis Teirarois and Leirgibane: | Rannald M"ALLister_oig M°Donald takisman therof in will also, produces and delyveris his tak. Balloch and Achnacorvie: The sex or sevine severall tennentis They produce and delyver the tak. Auchachoirk Donald M°enrik takisman therof in will as the rest. undertakis for them. (Note in margin: also quyttis his to James to delyver it.) Vagill and Ochterane: Mr. Donald Omey takisman therof in will. (Note: Mr. Donald does also produce and delyver his tak.) Strawachtrach: Niall Bowie MCay takisman therof in will idem. Straichtrich: tom! rtie leich takisman therof in will idem. Knokreochbeg and Arienascawach: Johnne Roy M°Eacharne takisman therof absent. (Note in margin: Comes present and actis himself to produce his tak.) 2 Markland of the Moye: Donald gorme M“Donald takisman therof. In will idem. (Note in margin: Donald Grome quyttis his tak and sayes it is in Niall McGillispicks handis, also Gilnew Obrenen quyttis his entres.) 4 Markland of Drunmore Archibald Campbell of Glencarradill takisman therof he consentis but saye! t 5 sett to subtennentis quhois aonsentes aught to be sopht. 2 Markland of Bellivilling wachterache: Coline Stirling takisman therof in will. (Note: The tak also produceit.) 4 Markland of Auchaleck: Hew McNeill takisman therof dead, his sonne lives, absent. The relict and her sonne compeared and actis themselfs idem. They also produce and delyver the tak and Gillespick M°ky quyttis his entres. 53-In will idem. 4 Markland of Corpeutachan ne takisman therof in will and John the rest. 4 Markland of Clangart: ‘Angus NeRonnald, Hector na hinsch sisteris sone, takisman therof puttis his ta Angus produces and delyveris his tak of Clangart.) Amot, Kilmaluag, and Garvalt: x of Lowpe takisman therof absent. (Note in margin: The romissis to delyyer his takis to my Lord and Hector na hinsch for bis entres and Ni phaill also quyttis his entres to thir landes.) 1 Markland of Blairie: Alexander M“Donald of Largie takisman therof in will idem. Mugastill, Crubastill, Beachmoir, and Glenacardoch: Coline Campbell of Kilberrie takisman threof in will. Ballewilling ichtrach: The tua M°Kyis viz. Donald (?) and... . (2) (Note in margin: They produce and délyver their takis and quyttis their entres to Drunmore quhair Glencarradill is principall takisman. Keranmore and Keranbeg: olme M'Neill in Lochleid quyttis the saiddis landes. Ballach at Bar: | Ky and tennentis. The names of thois that hes their houses in the towne: Mr. Donald Omey . 2. 1 house Malcolme M°Nachtane . 2 housis James Stewart... ... .. 2 housis John MClachar 5... 1 hous Gorrie M°Neii] 1 hous, Niall boyie Ncay . 1 hous Donald M°finlay .. + 1 hous, The Commissar... . 1 hous Coline Stirling... . 1 hous Malcome MNeill . . . 2 housis Gilchrist M°Williame 1 hous John Burnes... 1 hous Adam Stewart 2. 1 hous Their is besyde the foirsaid fewes thre contractis subseribit be your lorschips brother (viz. by James, Lord Kintyre) off peicis of land to big housses upone be the persones following viz. The Laird of Loupe David Busbie 1 Johne Hog 1BITANTS The quhilk in presence of the Right honorable my Lord Marqueis of Argyll, Earl of Kintyre Lord Campbell and Lorne, Lord Neill Campbell his lordschips sonne compeired the inhabitants of Loch-Heid who being demandit anent ther taks declared as after follows: Imprimis it is found that Thomas Gilleis gairdner, and Donald M% alias Donald Chrone doe pay nothing for their houses and yairds. eill Archibald M' thrie sikers of Land and the yairds at Witsunday next. Nabb declaires he is to pay fourtie pund for his house, wich Thomas Campbell declaires he hes payed nothing as yitt for his house. Neill oig M°Neill in Carskey declares he has payed as yitt nothing for his house and yaird. Thomas Weir declares he hes payed the rent being Ten Merk for his house and yaird since the troubles, and alleges aone take therof. Gilbert and Donald M°Williams alleges they have a feu of ther houses and yairds, and that they have paid the feu dewtie therof being Ten Merk since the troubles. Johne Lamont declaires he payes Ten Merk to and yaird, qubilk is alledgit to be fewed, payin; L for his house Tngs of Feu dewtis. ke Bos lane declaired he has payed thrie yeires maill (being ten merk yeirlie) for his house and yaird and house sted but has no take Donald M“intaver declaired he hes rent for his house and yaird (being aucht pund yeirlic) since the troubles, and that his take is expyred John M°Kinley elder declared he hes payed rent for his house and yaird (veing fourtis pennies yeirlie) since the troubles and alledges ane lyifrent therof. Archibald Monlea declared he has payed two yeires maill (being ten,merk for his house and yaird and porduced ane elleven yeir take granted by M°Nachtan Archibald N©Iver declaired he had payed rent two yeirs rent for his house and yaird (being aucht lib. yeirlie) and that he had a take therof, quhilk he alledges was burnt. ounger declaired he hes payed rent for his house and yaird yeirlie) since the troubles, and alledges a few of the samen. and $ Jane payes nothing.nald Hood produced a take of a yeir granted be MecNachtan for his owne behoofe, of ane house and yaird and booth, qubilk houch and booth the said Donald had builded and is to build for qubich he hes fyve yeirs frie, and sould pay tuentie merk yeirlie for the other four yeires. leorge Bruce declaired he hes ane tak of ane bakhouse and ane yarid set to him be MeNachtan for seven yeires quhilk house he buildit himselfe, and hes four yeir frie, and would pay ten merk for the other thrie yeir. The roume is to be NeNachtanes in propertie. Donald Stirlinge's few dutie. and Patrik M°Ilhouall ar allegit to duall on Coline es ane few, and payed ten merk of Walter Gibsone, Johne M°Connal, Coline M“Dougall, Marion McClartie, and dames Dougals, are alledgit to duall on the umquhile Commissars ground, quhairof ther is alledgit to be ane few. Williame Kelburne declaired he hes payed for his house (being sex pund yeirlie) since the troubles, and that hes take expyres this yeir. Donald M°kinley declaires he has payed two yeires maills (being tne merk yeirlie) for his house walstead (7) and yaird, and alledges ane few of the same. Dougall M°Dougall declaired he has a house and yaird of umquhile James Stewart that his take is expyred, and hitherto payed nothing bot is to pay thne merk at Martinmas nixt. Lieutenant Archibald Campbell declaired he possessed his house and yaird tua yeires bygane bot payed nothing formarlie And Niall M\Neill declaired he payes ane yeir ten merk before Lieutenant Campbell's entrie. Niall M°Neill declaired he payed tua yeires rent (being 20 merk yeirlie) for hos house and yaird to McNachtane quhilk is alledgit to be a few roume paying ten merk yeirlie. It is found that Jonet Stewart payes ten merk yeirlie. Malcolme M°Artor declaires he has tuo yeires of his house frie for the building, and is to pay at Martinmas ten lib. or a barrel of herring. Monze_M°Ke: 9 yeires, pay s declaired that he hed a take of his house and yaird for ten merk yeirlie bott as yitt he payed nothing. Johne Mur! inhabited bot! pay ten merks. y is in a house laitlie buildit be MeNachtane, and never ‘since Beltane last. It is alledgit that it was accustomed to Echan M°Lachlane duy declaired he hes payed four yeires (being nyne merk Yeirlie) for bis house and yaird and that his take is expyred Jolne MeClartie declaired he payed four yeires (being ten merk yeirl ie) for his house and yaird and that his take is expyred 56allum payes nothing. Duncan NS h declaired he builded his house himselfe and hitherto has payed nothing, but to pay ten merk at Martinmas. William Hood he hes a take of alleven yeiris granted to hin be MeNachtan of his house yaird and payed ten pund. es habitatioun is alledgit to belong to umquhile Mr. Donald oney's aires It is found and declairit that the thrie merkland of Lochheid hes formerlie payed and does pay of yeirlie rent the soume of Thrie hundreth merks money as for rent, and in satisfactioun of any deutie to be payable therfoir. This is the trew declaratiounes of the inhabitantes and induelleris of the towne of Lochheid in manner as is above specifeit. Mr. Thomas Orr Not 1. “The troubles." The reference is to the raids of Alister Macdonald (Colkitto) into Kintyre in 1645-47. According to one account he left Kintyre "a smoking ruin 2. McNachtan. Malcolm MeNachtan of Dunderave and his son Alexander, were both Chamberlains to the Marquis of Argyll. Malcolm's house at Skipness was burnt down over his head during the Colkitto raids.OF KINTYRE TENANT: 1. B. Stewart, C 1653 ‘ampbeltown, 1953) 1. This list has been transcribed from an original list in the possession of the Duke of Argyl] at Inveraray Castle the Marquis of Argyll followin; It is evidently a list of tenants prepared by or on the instructions of on his dismissal from the post of Chamberlain of Kintyre of the Laird of MeNachtan,. KINTYRE TENANTS 1653 Kilcolt ill Parish Borgadillmoir Glennamuill, Garlbean Ichtarach Cattadill-moir, Lebenacaber, Gartbean-nachsturach Macher-beg Gartluscan Dalbradan Garlbean-Ichtarach Lomnastra Broklet Ballemenoch Carofowor (2) & Ballemenoch Ceprogan Glenadil Stron & Ballomeochonolie Ballomevicar Remall Ichtarach, Inninguy ané Pubill KnockstapilInoir & Glenamukloch 7 Phuasbag Machrimoir & Machrimoir Mill Carvin Lachlane ben Memillane Duncane Millibirnie Archibald Meambrois Archibald Megillichrist Johne du Menachtan, Archibald Menachtan, John Hendrie Donald O'kellie, John Mcintalyar Anna Meconoll, widow John & Ard. Menacshanog Moriash Mcoshannag Ronnald Mcallester Donald gruam Mcilmiling John Nema & the miller Duncan Mcoshannag, Neill oig McNeill in Carskay, Johne Campbell Malcolme MeComra John Mevicar Lachlane Mcintailzoor, Jo. Memillane Lachlane Memillane Donald oig McGisoch, Neolavorie, Mcolynachan Lachlane Meavish, John Hendrie, Archibald Meconochie John MebredinLailt Inninbea Inninguy and Pubill Innandunan, Borgadillmoir, Borgadillbeg Amod clach Gurtloskan Kilblane Parish Malcolme O'draine John Memillane Lachlane MeIntailzor Duncan ban Memillane Duncan Mcoshannag, Alex Menachtan Jo. Meintalgar, Ard. Menachtan (John Megugan - officer) Kildavie Eridill & Lonochan, Cantog, Crisballoch Polwilline Glengarve Dunglass, Courachan Glenamuckloch Kilblane Glenmurrill Corfen Curan mor, curan beg, canteg Gortoch Malcolme Mecallum, Donald McKay (Mckaich?), Ferchar Necallum, John McGechie, Nachtan Mckay yr., Barbara Mcecharne, Gilcolme ban Meinroy (Mcnachtanes domestick servant) Johne Mcecharne Johne Meneill, Possessed by a lowlandman Donald Mcillirioi, Morise Darrach, Johne Todde, Dougall Mcilliban, Ard. Memorachie Lachlane MeNei11 Lachlan beg Meavis Neill Mecallume Patrick Mckinlay Hector McNeill, Donald Mcintailzor elder & yr. Waste Donald Meillichenei Echan Mcecharne Kilchevan Parish (Neill MeBrion - officer) Glenrae Largieban Achachork, Achnacorbie Kilwhipnach & Wigill ~59- Lachlane Meneill buy in Tirfergus Ard. and Donald Memaeg (7) Archd. & Jon. McLartie Gilbert McLartieInninmoir John Meconnochie Lagnacraig Finlay Meilmiling Ballegrogan John Meconochie, John du Neconochie crakas Donald MemiLlane Knockhant ieber John Medonochie, Donald Okel Lie Machrienore § Machribes John Henrie, Ard. Neconochie Muckloch Neil Meecharne & John Henrie Killeolan Mylne Gilbert Meilbronie Kilkeran Parish (Maurice McHenrik - Officer) Kilehriest Duneane and John Megorrie Achnacorbie Malcolme Meculip, John McInneis, Conocher & John Gorve Knockriochbeg John and Gilbert Beaton, Dunean Mcintailzor Achnaglach Gilnie Mcoich, Ard. Mcoich Balenatone Malcolme McIbreid, Gilbert Mcurrie, Donald Meinkater, Duncane McInneis, Gilbert McCuag, Donald Mcintagart Balunbraid Donald Mckinley, John Mulloch Mckinley, brothers Arenascavoch Johne Roy Mcecharne Moy Donald Meinturnor, Donald Meurrie, Malcolme Meildonei Kilcheimes parish (Donald Mecul ip ~ Officer) Putachan Neill Meilehattan, Finlay Mecorkie, Alexr. Menachtan @onald Meculip and two other men took a 21/2 mkland in 1649 immediately after the Marquis left the coutnry.) Kilocra Johne Stewart, Marie Stewart, Johne Meintailzor Adam Mevomustone Officer of the Bar Bar James Bannatyne, Maurice Darroch, Dunean Mckay, John MeKay & Bar myline Bar Neill Mephater, Johne Memillane, Gilnu Meilmaluag, Neill McLellane, Maleolne Gow, Adame Mctonstone -b0-Blarie Kilmaluag Amod Beach moir Bar Balloch Barmonagach Drumnoir -61- Patrick Nekellar Donald MeCallume, Ane widow woman Before Major Campbell got the lands of Amod, Donald Menachtane, Johne Menoyer Alexander Weir, Donald O'kellie, Finlay McCorkie, Johne Ncurrie John Kerr - ostler, had a house and Liberty of brewing Neil Mestoker, Patrick Mciltuash, remanent tenants Alexander Meechan, Donald Mequhistan Angus Mcgechie, Norachie Memorachie Lachlane Meilhattan, Archibald Mcibornock bowman of the land of McNachtan