Murder of Hugh Montgomerie, 4th Earl of Eglinton | |
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 Lainshaw Castle in the 17th century | |
| Born | 1563 |
| Died | 1586 (aged 22–23) |
| Cause of death | Blood loss due to bullet wound and multiple stabbings |
| Resting place | Kilwinning Abbey |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Citizenship | British |
| Occupation(s) | Landowner and Scottish peer |
| Parent(s) | Hugh Montgomerie, 3rd Earl of Eglinton and Agnes Drummond of Inchpeffrey[1] |
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The Murder of Hugh Montgomerie, 4th Earl of Eglinton at the Annick Ford in Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland, took place in 1586 as a consequence of a long running feud between the Montgomeries, Earls of Eglinton and the Cunninghames, Earls of Glencairn, families who were competing for power and influence locally and nationally.[2] The significant repercussions of this act were felt throughout the county of Ayrshire and beyond. The spelling 'Montgomerie' is used throughout for both the family and Montgomery for the clan and clan and district names 'Cunninghame' in the same fashion.