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Discussion on NX1160
In AD1513 Gilbert Kennedy, 2nd Earl of Cassillis, succeeded his father who had been slain at Flodden with William Adair of Dunskey and Stranraer Castles. In AD1516 Kennedy was appointed captain and keeper of the manor-place and loch of Inch. (charter 239). He was Chamberlain of Carrick, Leswalt and Monybrig. His dau Helen Kennedy m.prior AD1549
possibly c.1530 to Wm Adair of Stranraer & Dunskey Castles, Wigtownshire. Adair may have added the south-wing Hall to Dunskey Tower-house making it a "castle" on his marriage to the Earl's daughter.