Ardgour is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the counties of Argyll and Inverness. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1549.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Great Seal grant dated 4 Feb 1549, Queen Mary to Hector McLean of Duart, lands and Barony of Ardgour; exact RMS item number still to resolve.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours place-name index entry known; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved.
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