Cromarty is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the county of Ross and Cromarty. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1662. It also appears in the sources as Cromartie.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
RPS 1662/5/116 ratifies the royal signature and charter under the Great Seal erecting the lands into a whole and free barony called the Barony of Cromarty; exact Great Seal register item remains internal pending resolution.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours, Ross and Cromarty place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
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