Callander is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony and regality in the counties of Stirling and Linlithgow. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1644. It also appears in the sources as Callandar.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Great Seal charter to James, Earl of Callander, ratified by parliament in 1644; the ratification expressly describes the lands and barony of Callander and states that its components had already been united into the free barony of Callander. Exact Great Seal register item still to resolve.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours, Stirling place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
Retours place-name evidence under Callandar/Callander; exact numbered Retour/date not yet resolved.
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