The baronial and ecclesiastical antiquities of Scotland (1909)
Billings, R. W. (Robert William), 1813-1874, Wiston-Glyn, A. W · Edinburg ; T.N. Foulis · leaf 22
ms. The garrison made frequentsallies and attacks on the English troops ; and Edward, who was encamped afew miles west of Edinburgh, sent his warlike bishop, Anthony Beck, to layregular siege to the fortress. It offered a protracted resistance, and surrenderedon terms.* When the English were driven… … OCTAGONAL ROOM IX UIRLETOX CASTLE ANTIQUITIES OF SCOTLAND 127 history, and founded several families of high consequence. * In later times,Dirleton belonged to the unruly and unfortunate family of Ruthven. Itwould appear that Logan of Restalrig had some claim on its possession, andthat the admission…
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