Buchanan is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the counties of Stirling and Perth. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1662. It also appears in the sources as Buchannan.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Great Seal charter dated 1 Jul 1662 to John Buchanan of that ilk, expressly of the lands and barony of Buchanan; cited in RPS 1681/7/92. Exact RMS/register item still to resolve.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours, Stirling — place-name index entry; exact numbered Retour/date not yet resolved.
Retours, Perth place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
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