Balmagie is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the county of Kirkcudbright. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1587.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Great Seal charter of confirmation dated 31 Oct 1587 reportedly creates the specified lands into the free barony of Balmagie; exact RMS item number still to be resolved.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours, Kirkcubright — place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
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