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Dunsyre
Sign in to saveDunsyre () is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is from Carnwath. Dunsyre is associated with an ancient barony and parish church. The name of Dunsyre is of Celtic origin and is supposed to signify the "Hill of the Seer." It is located by the burn known as the South Medwin Water.
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Dunsyre () is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is from Carnwath. Dunsyre is associated with an ancient barony and parish church. The name of Dunsyre is of Celtic origin and is supposed to signify the "Hill of the Seer." It is located by the burn known as the South Medwin Water.
In a charter dated June 29, 1444, William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas, gave lands in Dunsyre to Patrick Hepburn, 1st Lord Hailes, who subsequently became known as Sir Patrick Hepburn of Dunsyre. The charter was confirmed on May 20, 1452.
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