Giffen is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the county of Ayr. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1413. It also appears in the sources as Giffin and Giffon.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
NRS GD3/1/1/30/2 — confirmation, 9 Mar 1413, under the Great Seal of the Governor's office, concerning the lordship of Giffine.
Retours and Lyon records
NRS GD3/1/1/31/11 — extract retour, 24 Aug 1588, serving Daniel Montgomery heir in the lands and lordship of Giffing.
Retours, Ayr place-name index entry; exact numbered retour/date not yet resolved
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