The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707, K.M. Brown et al eds (St Andrews, 2007-2026), date accessed: 11 June 2026

[1605/6/77]1

2Act in favour of [George Sinclair], earl of Caithness

Our sovereign lord and estates of parliament presently convened, for certain causes and considerations, have thought fit and expedient to alter and change the name of the castle of Girnigoe in Caithness, and statute and ordain that in all time coming the said castle shall be called Castle Sinclair.

  1. NAS, PA2/16, f.67r.
  2. 'P 48' written in margin beside heading.