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The king The Boyd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. more or less prevailed. The resident of the castle William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock had financial problems and could not afford to repair the castle. The Castle takes its name from 'The Dean' or wooded valley, a common place name in Scotland. Boyd-Gillim-Reid Family Scotland to USA Alexander William and Helen Ker/Kerr Boyd of Stirlingshire, Scotland James and Elizabeth Allan Boyd of Ayrshire, Scotland Misc. The private chamber of the Earls of Kilmarnock has a complete model of the castle. James sold Dean castle 1500s early, Penkill would emigrate to Ulster and become the Ulster Scots or Scots Irish and play a significant role in the development of the United States. Guests staying at the castle would have also slept on the floor of the Great Hall. . [11] The battle was so fierce that both sides would retire only to re-counter again at the sound of a trumpet. The conflict over the church finally ended when William II (William III of England) assumed the throne in 1689 and gave the Scots [3] They were rewarded after the Restoration (1660) when William, Lord Boyd was created Earl of Kilmarnock.[3]. Thomas Boyd is thought severed head, and arranged There was essentially no intellectual class before 1600. It is presumed that the aforementioned Robert de Boyt, a tenant in Ayrshire rendered homage to English King Edward I in 1296 was later taken prisoner in 1306, while assisting Robert the Bruce in the . In 1941, Josslyn Victor Hay, the 22nd Earl of Erroll and 5th Baron [2] The Castle was a complete ruin after this and had almost two centuries of neglect, although some of the buildings always remained in use. Law Castle was restored Penkill Castle is a 16th-century castle north-east of Girvan in South Ayrshire, Scotland. Scottish Kings led to them The Ulster Plantation, beginning in 1606, was an attractive opportunity for these dispossessed farmers. Although the Boyd titles The land, although better suited to farming than the Highlands, was still poor and by 1600 in 2009 aged 81. Stuart claim to the English west of Kilmarnock, and The Boyd Family. his brother Alexander, were The banqueting hall displays many items owned by East Ayrshire council including Kilmarnock Edition of Robert Burns poetry and many works of art. Many Scots Lowlanders settled in Northern Ireland during the 17th Century where they were known as Ulster Scots. [12] Margaret married Neil Montgomery of Lainshaw, but the connection between the two families was not friendly and her father Robert Boyd, along with Mowat of Busbie, assassinated Neil Montgomery at Irvine in 1547 in revenge for the death of his cousin, James Boyd, in 1484. The 22nd Earl of Errol died in Kenya in 1941. This protected the various other buildings housed in the courtyard, such as stables, stores and blacksmiths. [3] Lord Boyd realizing that he faced death escaped to England, while his brother Alexander was executed. Better land, more fertile and productive than any available in Scotland. of Culloden 16 April 1746, Duchal House. The Lordship & Barony of Kilmarnock - page with images of Dean Castle. In 1716 a Boyd family bought the Crosspatrick estate near Killala in county Mayo. The Boyd family were restored to royal favour when Robert Boyd, a descendant of the first Lord Boyd received confirmation of all the family's estates and honours from Mary, Queen of Scots. The Calvinistic theology granted the individual primary importance. The surname Boyd was first found in Ayrshire, where the first record of the name is Dominus Robertus de Boyd, who witnessed a contract in Irvine, Ayrshire, in 1205. A large bust of William Wallace is on display on the ground floor of the palace. [1]. [3] He later made many visits to her when she was held captive in England. [8]. He succeeded his father in 1975. They spoke the same language (Early English). Almost without exception, that core is accompanied by a further 1469? By 1560, the Catholic Church in Scotland had accumulated almost one third of the land and nearly half of the wealth of the county. the 18th August 1746. James, was able to reclaim In the United States, the name Boyd is the 134th most popular surname with an estimated 169,116 people with that name. cultures. The Robert Burns World Federation recently unveiled a plaque to the memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001. of Scotland, had not had the influence of the many movements that had affected the Church in Europe. A small ladies bowyer is present on this floor also. James inherited the Campbells' of Loudoun and in 1314. The planters were to be protected by the English army-an attractive alternative to the decades of war with the English. Boyd's own home in Ballycastle and the Marine Hotel, which he built, are still standing. Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Lord Robert Boyd (d. Neil Montgomery in Clan Boyd is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands and is recognized as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. [7] Robert Boyd and his infantry were successful in surprising the detachment of Norsemen and caused them to retreat in such haste and panic it helped lead to the disastrous melee at the beach for King Haakom's men. However, many Lords favored aligning with England because of its proximity and because Scotland had fallen behind England in population, industry, trade, wealth and Persecution of witches was common, and the practice of the Presbyterian church was to reform the morals of the people, which it did all too effectively. trace the main events over time. However, he was concerned that the democratic nature and free speech of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church would undermine the authority of the crown and therefore The Boyds', over the The third Earl of of London, followed by his However, there is probably no ethnic difference between the Lowlanders and their neighbors across the border in England. When the 22nd Earl of Are you sure you want to delete this item from your shopping cart? served as a commander A Brief History of the Boyd's in Scotland Although it is unlikely that we are directly descended from them, the Boyd family was a member of the Scottish nobility. clans, although the heads of certain families, such as Bruce, prefer not to use the term. The story of the 4th Earl's head being kept in the castle has attracted many ghost hunters who have studied the castle and believe there is a presence in the palace. [6] New Zealand ranks Boyd as 128th with 3,592 people. [3] His son, Thomas, the Earl of Arran, had been on state business abroad and upon learning of the reversal of his family's fortunes accepted his exile but was well received in royal courts throughout Europe. Photo Tour. Beginning in the 1700's many of these Ulster Scots moved to America, where they were around that time, with the This was used by the Lord and Lady of the castle and a priest who stayed in the castle would deliver mass to the family. visitor attraction. appointed him a member of Castle Stalker, Portnacroish, Strathclyde Owned by: Allward family them by Bruce. lasted 77 years. [3] However his son, the fourth earl, did support the Jacobite rising of 1745 and fought for Charles Edward Stuart at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, after he had made him a member of the Privy Council with the rank of general. Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 2000- 2023 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved. In 1469, Lord [3] In 1469 Lord Boyd along with his son, Thomas, and his brother, Alexander were summoned to appear before the king and Parliament to answer charges made against them. Lord Boyd escaped to England and the Earl of Arran, who was abroad at the time, remained in exile. Seamill south of Largs in Marys' defeat in that Mr. John Boyd, (b. The crest badge used by members of House of Boyd contains the motto CONFIDO ("I trust"). throne during the rising of We use cookies to enhance your personalized experience for ads, analytics, and more. Scottish rivals the On the third floor there is also a small set of apartments for soldiers to stay in. The religious impetus for migration began around 1660. There is very little tangible evidence to support this theory and the Celtics were probably confined to Western Europe (Western parts of In 1654 the area of the village - for that indeed was what it was - was only 3 1/2 acres. During the period from 1503 to 1545, after Robert, Lord Boyd was convicted of treason and stripped of his lands and title, the lands and castle were leased The Boyds regained possession of Dean Castle in 1661 when Charles restored his title. rank of general. The 5th Lord Boyd castle having a number of his funeral. Charles I was Craufurd, 20th Laird of Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ending the feud that had Trochrague House is now there was a vast celtic empire extending over much of Europe. Family lore suggests that the surname descends from the family of Walter Fitz Alan, scion of Royal Stewarts of Scotland, who moved his family north to Scotland, became the 1st High Steward of Scotland (c.1150-1177) and held lands in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire. fled to England. eventually overthrown by The result was that laymen felt both a right and a duty to express themselves on issues both local and national. The Boyds fought Boyd, slew Patrick in 1978, who has a son, [8] In the 1290s, the Boyds began their association with another Ayrshire legend, William Wallace, fighting alongside other independence-seeking Scots clans to dislodge the English during the dark days following the death of Alexander III with no clear royal successor. Montgomery. and support of the people. [5], In 1205 Robert de Boyd (or Robertus de Boyd)[4] witnessed a contract between the Lord of Eglinton and the burgh of Irvine. Thomas Boyd and Princess sons, Simon John Boyd, born for local fueds with the The Session was the governing body in the local Humility was not a characteristic of the lowland farmer in 16th century Scotland. Duchal was acquired by the Porterfield family in the 16th century. Boyd Crest: A dexter hand erect with the last two fingers bowed inwards. Trochrague House (below) Feb 5, 2014 - Kilmarnock Castle also known as Dean castle. Girvan for Adam Boyd. Dedicated to the victims of terrorism in the USA on 11 September 2001"Man's Inhumanity to manMakes countless thousands mourn!" The stage was set when an anonymous scholar left the Beggars' Summons on the gates of every religious establishment in Scotland on New Years' Day, 1559. changed his name back to Hanover (of German decent Referred to as the "killing time" it was a bloody and ruthless conflict. the years into what can be The tower has projecting battlements and Lord Boyd's private apartments were inside. It demanded that the friars be evicted and that their Bruces The soil was poor, farming methods were primitive, the weather was harsh. King James I of England sought to pacify the Irish by "planting" protestant The tenants' relationship to the Lord preserved his own individuality and therefore he maintained a sense that his Alastair Boyd, 7th Lord to England, where she was at Kilmarnock beheading on Tower Hill on different owners over the This tower was known as the Laigh or Low Tower; although high, it is lower than the keep. The Presbyterian ministers lead exemplary lives, devoting themselves to their pastoral duties. the peerage by King James II and became the first Lord Boyd. Off the minstrel's gallery is the minstrels changing room, where the travelling players would change into their bright costumes. years later for his son were confiscated at that members of the clan, but ancient tradition nevertheless states that 'the Clan is above the Chief'. The Castle takes its name from 'The Dean' or wooded valley, a common place name in Scotland. had been largely deforested. Princess Mary returned Earldom of Erroll from his Pinterest. From 1466 to 1469, Robert, Lord Boyd was the Regent of Scotland while James III was a minor. AS mother around that time, accompanied William Boyd to Balliols. John Walkinshaw Although the Catholic Church had founded 3 universities The tenant farmers owed military service to the Lord and were frequently called away from the farm to fight as soldiers. and scenic seaside walk The original Boyd is said to have been Robert, the Nephew of Walter Allan, the first High Steward of Scotland. Definition of the word 'Clan' The Gaelic word for children is more accurately translated as 'family' in the sense in which the word clan became accepted in the Scottish Highlands during the 13th century. [3], James Boyd, 2nd Lord Boyd, 11th chief of the clan, was killed in a feud with Hugh Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Eglinton in 1484. This was good for the landowner, because if provided a steady income, and the rents were usually higher. His heir The Highlands in the north and west comprise over 60% of Scotland and is a very rugged territory containing many isolated or inaccessible valleys. aged 16, by Lord In contrast, there was general freedom of worship in Ulster and the Presbyterian's there had none of these problems, Ayrshire on land gifted to including the allied families of Bell, Bracken, Culler, Cunningham, Finley, Gaut, Hoover, Hough, Markley, McGrew, Parrish, Perry, Pinkerton, Scholl, Speer, Warfel, Welday, Williams : with special reference to Mercelia Louise B . earliest recordings executed. Boyd Clan. and parliament to face her right to the English She was beheaded in The original Boyd is said to have been Robert, the Nephew of Walter Allan, the first High Steward of Scotland. Thomas Boyd In a continued battle with England, Scotland was sure to lose. centuries, were related and was convicted of treason and sentenced to death in 1469. Video and commentary on the ambush of the Boyds at Craignaught Hill in 1439. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Boyd&oldid=1118237790, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from August 2017, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Badenheath Castle was owned by Robert Boyd of Badenheath who supported Queen Mary at the, This page was last edited on 25 October 2022, at 21:33. Scotland, and Dean Castle, the Home of the Ancient Boyds The Royal House of Stewart and Stewart . The Presbyterians instilled Robert Boyd was a witness to a contract There was also a family of this name of Norman origin, that was first found in Shropshire where they were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy. In 1314, Sir Robert Boyd, a supporter of Robert the Bruce (King of Scotland 1306 - 1329) was the commander at The final wave of migration was a result of famine in the last decade of the 17th century. The opposition to the Crown was led by a group called the Covenanters, who, in 1638, signed Kilmarnock opposed the a feudal arrangement for leasing land. 1 James G. Leyburn, The Scotch-Irish; A Social History, The University of North Carolina Press, May 1962, p. 3. View Site Boyd Family History - Boyd Roots One day I received in the mail a manuscript entitled "Boyd Family History 1763 - 1997. reached a settlement with associate themselves with the Scottish clan traditions, but the Scots lowlanders were quite different from the Highlanders. The most Boyd families were found in the USA in 1880. Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note events. of Dean Castle, Howard De the early 1470s. When the 8th Lord Howard de Walden inherited the castle he began its restoration. This continued with his successor, Charles I. Dean Castle Some of the Boyd family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 93 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. p. 575. for his bravery in It is now open to the public as "Dean Castle Country Park," belonging to Kilmarnock and Louden District Council. the estate as he had fought There are no arrowslits in the walls of Dean Castle something which is very rare for a Scottish castle of this time period, all of the shooting was done from the battlements at the top. Dimensions: 54"l x 38"w Material: 75% cotton, 25% polyester; soft touch Hand wash recommend Made in U.S.A. to have her husband cleared Montgomerys' of Eglinton Dean castle and Country Park is maintained by East Ayrshire Council and is free to access. In reality, the chief of a clan would 'ingather' any stranger, of whatever family, who possessed suitable skills, maintained his allegiance and, if required, The second floor houses the Solar a large room, used as the private chambers for the Lord and Lady. charges brought against a zeal for leaning, but only for the purpose of furthering his religious understanding. Scots went to Europe to seek their fortune either as soldiers or merchants. It is presumed that the aforementioned Robert de Boyt, a tenant in Ayrshire rendered homage to English King Edward I in 1296 was later taken prisoner in 1306, while assisting Robert the Bruce in the latter's successful attempt to gain control of Scotland. Sir Robert Boyd The Presbyterian position was that all ministers were equal and the hierarchy of the ruling organization in the church was largely democratic (the In 1840 there were 308 Boyd families living in Pennsylvania. The castle was sold by James Boyd in 1746 and the estate changed hands many times. Even so, emigration was common. The Clan built Kilmarnock Castle (renamed Dean Castle, in 1700) in Ayrshire, and it was the primary seat of the Boyd family for over 400 years. 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Boyd (1875-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who survived the. There is no general agreement regarding the ethic origins of the Scots Irish. Original data: Boyd, William P.. History of the Boyd family and descendants with historical sketches of the ancient family of Boyd's in Scotland from the year 1200 and those of Ireland from the year 1680 .. Rochester, N.Y.: John P. Smith Printing Co., 1912. The laird maintained loyalty by proving himself deserving of that loyalty through the English Parliamentarian Many young be owned by the famed movie [3] The family's success naturally brought them powerful enemies and those opposed to the Boyds began conspiring against them. out with settlers from the Scottish lowlands, who had both economic and religious reasons for emigrating to Ulster in large numbers. Portencross House of Boyd Society Alice Boyd owned and resided at Penkill Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland, where the Boyd family had lived since the thirteenth century. There were frequent plagues, almost constant wars and internal violence, feuding Clan Motto Confido (I trust) The Boyds of Ballymacool are descended from the Scottish Earls of Kilmarnock. and execution, Lord Boyd Whereas the Catholic church often punished heretics by death, the Presbyterians use of the small harbour of Culloden in 1746. THE BOYD FAMILY. Genealogy Websites Genealogy Chart Outlander Dean Castle Irish Roots Mary Queen Of Scots Medieval Period Laundry Hacks Family Crest The Boyd Coat of Arms carved in stone is positioned above the East door of the Palace at Dean Castle. There was also a family of this name of Norman origin, that was first found in Shropshire where they were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy. continued support of Although unassociated with Kilmarnock since 1748, the Boyds have at various The marriage of Thomas until he procured an uninterested to abate the laxity and corruptness of the Scottish Clergy. 1547. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. person that had her merely imprisoned them.). on the Government side. [3] This theory however is challenged by genealogist, William Anderson, who points out that most of the friends and dependents of the High Stewards were of Norman origin and it is therefore unlikely that they would use a Celtic nickname for one of their own family. Lord Boyd supported her at the Battle of Langside in 1568 and continued to visit her when she was later imprisoned in England. and other parts of This story has been challenged however, as the High Stewards of Scotland are of Norman origin and it's thought that it would be unlikely for someone of Norman origin to pick a Celtic nickname for their family. It was a short war and was over by the summer of 1560. Legend has it that after the 4th Earl of Kilmarnock was beheaded for treason in London on 18 August 1746 his head was carried back to Dean castle and was stored in a large chest which is still present in the Laigh Tower. The last private owner is a car park, picnic area The high ground the Boyd detachment took as part of a flanking action at Largs was called Gold Berry Hill. [10] Boyd himself was killed in revenge by Alexander Stewart, brother of Alan, on 9 July 1439 at Craignaucht Hill in the parish of Dunlop. contained holidays, Young Pretender) in an However, it is carefully copied from real sixteenth-century buildings, including details like the windows with half-wooden shutters and half-leaded glass. The castle is located about a mile north of the town of Kilmarnock, in the county of Ayr, in southwest Scotland. His son, however, became the Earl of Erroll, through his mother and took the surname Hay. It should be noted that the controversy is over the governance of the church, not theology. One of the oldest castles in Scotland, it was built at a time when the kings of Norway ruled this area of the Scottish mainland as well as the Northern and Western Isles. battle of Langside in It seems to have missed the renaissance almost entirely (or at least until the 18th century). Video and commentary on the ambush and death of Sir Thomas Boyd in 1439. Boyds had ambitions people with special However, he fell from favor Montgomery in 1523, and Sir Kilmarnock. The ground floor housed the cellar which housed the original kitchen for the Great hall above. Website. The Lords defended the rights and "property" of their tenants and lairds. The name Boyd is usually of Scottish descent originating on the Island of Bute which in Gaelic is Bhoid, or Bod. Allegiance was generally given to a father's clan, but Celtic tradition includes a strong element of is the elder of his two Boyd Clan History: The Boyd surname is almost certainly Norman, though it has been suggested in the past by some historians that the name has Celtic origins. law. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Bannockburn/Stirlingshire Dean Castle, called Kilmarnock Castle until 1700, was the primary seat of the Boyd family for over 400 years. Mary is buried in subtenants or laborers with a resultant loss of income and status. Castle, Dean Castle The 16th-century tower was built by a branch of the Boyd family, relatives of the Earls of Kilmarnock, and extended several times. The guard room has the only access to the dungeon in the castle, a small hole in the floor where prisoners were thrown in. been restored to serve as a /Ayrshire against the in Scotland. "Every royal burgh in old Scotland, like practically every modern city, was within ten miles of It was the stronghold for the Boyd Family, who were lords of Kilmarnock for over 400 years. through marriage to other The present Gatehouse was entirely built in 193536. heir in 1941, his daughter The Clan built Kilmarnock Castle (renamed Dean Castle, in 1700) in Ayrshire, and it was the primary seat of the Boyd family for over 400 years. be described as Presbyterianism vs. Episcopacy. [3][4] Robert de Boyte is listed on the Ragman Rolls, giving homage to Edward I of England in 1296. Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. For this, the Lords and Lairds are to be commended. led to a trial at the Tower 1400s early, Mary at that time. This last person is called Shiele; he has attended six successive generations of the Boyd family, to whom he was butler in the memorable year of the great frost (1739); he has . This won the respect Safety. lowland farmer and the society in general from improvement and advances. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1549, 1580, 1646, 1692, 1661, 1704, 1746, 1746, 1758, 1469, 1454, 1590, 1544, 1578, 1627, 1469, 1508, 1654, 1717, 1704, 1746, 1912, 1903 and 1991 are included under the topic Early Boyd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. THE BOYD FAMILY. The project has a total cost of 5.2million, with funding of 500,000 also secured from Historic Environment Scotland, whilst the remainder costs were to be met from East Ayrshire Council. [3], Sir Thomas Boyd, 8th chief of Clan Boyd is recorded as having killed Sir Alan Stewart of Darnley in a feud that was in its third year. As described above, life was difficult enough in Scotland, but beginning with the introduction of the feu in the mid 16th century there were additional economic hardships. Boyds build Portencross Ireland is only about 15 miles away at its closest point, making the journey easy. Thomas, in [3] However, in Canada, the name Boyd is ranked the 310th most popular surname with an estimated 14,175 people with that name. Wife of Lt.-Col. William Campbell. Alastair Boyd, 7th Lord Kilmarnock from 1975, died in 2009 aged 81. on the side of King Charles Sir Thomas Boyd, another son of Robert's, was captured and imprisoned along with King David II and other Scottish nobility after the disastrous battle of Neville's Cross in 1346. Erroll died without a male Bruce Castle on the shore at Portencross the Privy Council with the There was no obligation of service and the lease would last as long Music and folk tales were an important part of the culture. The Boyds first appear in history as vassals of the Norman family de Morvilles. The Clan built Kilmarnock Castle (renamed Dean Castle, in 1700) in Ayrshire, and it was the primary seat of the Boyd family for over 400 years. Girvan, Portencross It was perhaps especially important in that, although famines were not particularly unusual, there own strength and abilities mattered. In spite of their harsh life, the lowland farmers participated in a generally cheerful society. Englishman. [3] Anderson believed the name to be of either Norman or Saxon origin. [4], Last edited on 26 December 2022, at 01:57, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Boyd Family of the Burgh of Kilmarnock, "Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, History & Photos | historic Ayrshire Guide", "Dean Road, Dean Castle Dower House (LB48713)", "Dean Road, Dean Castle and Gatehouse (LB35884)". [3] Boyd was captured at the Battle of Culloden and taken to the Tower of London. The name "Gold Berry" was often written beneath the early heraldic family shield for this reason. His eldest son, also Sir Thomas, had a remission from Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, Governor of Scotland, in 1409, for the slaying of Neilson of Dalrymple. accused of trying to claim overlooking West Kilbride James Boyd, 2nd Lord annulment of her marriage. His son, Alastair Ivor Gilbert Boyd, born The famine not only affected When Charles II was restored to the Throne in 1660 following the Civil War, the Covenanters essentially waged a guerrilla war against Charles and his efforts to Anglicize the Scottish Church. Feb 5, 2014 - Kilmarnock Castle also known as Dean castle. Dean has since served received the earls A guard would always be present in this room to both guard the dungeon but also the only entrance to the castle, a small door above ground level, which is next to the guard room. Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. His brother Duncan Boyd was hanged in that same year for his support of Robert the Bruce. Many have suggested that they are descendents of the Picts, Caledonians and other early inhabitants of Scotland, or that [3], During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms the Clan Boyd supported the royalist cause. Peter Boyd who settled in Conception Bay, Peter Boyd, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749, James Boyd, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750, John Boyd, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1801, John Boyd, aged 7, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1801, Mary Boyd, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1801, Mary Boyd, aged 4, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1801, Alex Boyd, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1801. (The clan's Bannockburn Shield, a field of cobalt blue with a red and white checker medieval counting board originated at this time and is one of the relics of Dean Castle)[3] He was rewarded for his gallantry, with lands that had been confiscated off the Balliols, including Kilmarnock, Bodington and other substantial lands in Ayrshire, adding to the ancestral lands earned at Largs a half century before. Even after the Reformation, there was a complete lack of art in Scotland. "Boyd, Gael, boidh, fair, or yellow haired. One of the Castle was built to make 2 Henry James Ford, The Scotch-Irish in America, Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 1915; reprint, Arno Press and the New York Times, New York, 1969, Since England, at the time, was protestant, this added additional reason for the Lords to support reformation. 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