Balvaird is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony and lordship in the county of Perth. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1624. It also appears in the sources as Balverde, Balward, Balwaird, Balverd and Baleward.
Caput seat of the barony
Balvaird Castle
Owned by the baronAs stated by the holder.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Crown charter of confirmation, 16 Mar 1624, in favour of Andrew Murray, expressly of the lands and barony of Balvaird ('terrarum et baronie de Balvaird'); exact RMS item number still to resolve.
Retours and Lyon records
No reference recorded yet.
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