Abernethy is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony and lordship in the counties of Banff and Perth. The earliest record identified so far dates from the 16th century. It also appears in the sources as Abernethie.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
RMS ii, no. 1534, p. 321 (10 Jan 1482/83): erection to William, Lord Abernethy in Rothemay. Read the printed entry ↗
From the Association’s Great Seal research, September 2026. Each citation was checked against the printed register; follow the link to read the entry.
Retours and Lyon records
No reference recorded yet.
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