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Changed the name from Carrick to Kennedy "of Dunure" in 1330. Dunure is
Gaelic for The Hill (or Fort) of the Yew Tree. The earliest charter of
the Ailsahest is dated January 18, 1357-8, by David II confirming him in
these lands,as well as the Castle of Loch Doon, and leader of the men of
Carrick. He wastaken prisoner at the Battle of Durham, 1346.
Changed the name from Carrick to Kennedy "of Dunure" in 1330. Dunure is
Gaelic for The Hill (or Fort) of the Yew Tree. The earliest charter of
the Ailsahest is dated January 18, 1357-8, by David II confirming him in
these lands,as well as the Castle of Loch Doon, and leader of the men of
Carrick. He wastaken prisoner at the Battle of Durham, 1346.