Borthwick is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the counties of Selkirk, Edinburgh, Lanark, Peebles, Aberdeen and Berwick. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1573. It also appears in the sources as Borthuick, Borthuik and Bothwick.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
The 1573 Retour states that James V, after his 25th year, incorporated the specified lands into the Barony of Borthwick. Exact RMS item for that erection remains to be isolated.
Retours and Lyon records
NRS RH6/2294B — Copy Retour of Inquest, 9 Oct 1573, serving James Borthwick heir in the lordship and barony of Borthwick and reciting the earlier James V erection.
Retours, Selkirk place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
Retours, Edinburgh; Lanark; Peebles place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
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