About me.
I have
been researching the Baynes of Tulloch, Dingwall (1542-1762) for some years
now. I have written a book about one of the descendants, John Bayne of
Pitcairlie (1620-1681).
John Bayne.
Though a
descendent of the Baynes of Tulloch, John Bayne spent his life on the High
Street of Edinburgh. He was a writer to the signet, a job equivalent to a
government lawyer. The book shows his business acquaintances, his role as a
writer to the signet and his own legal clients. With his growing wealth, the
records trace his property acquisitions including the estate of Pitcairlie,
Fife. John Bayne funded student bursaries at the universities of St Andrews and
Edinburgh. The patronages of these bursaries were initially held by his friends
Sir William Bruce, Surveyor General of the King's properties in Scotland and
Sir John Nisbet, Lord Advocate. After John Bayne’s death, his properties and
estates were acquired by his relative, Sir Donald Bayne V of Tulloch.
The book.
A revised
edition should be available in September 2021. Well researched, thoroughly
referenced consisting of 145,000 words and 400 pages. This is very much a
reference book rather than a popular biography. The book is self-published, in
an attractive plain hardback cover with gold lettering, printed and bound by
professional printer. A reference copy of the book may be viewed at the
National Library of Scotland, university of Glasgow and university of St
Andrews. For further enquiries about this book and the Baynes of Tulloch,
please contact me on: duncanbayne7@gmail.com
Mausoleum.
John Bayne’s statue and mausoleum may be seen by the north wall of Greyfriars
Kirkyard, Edinburgh. Thanks are given to Eupham Aikman who erected this
fine mausoleum in honour of her husband. This is now a ‘Grade A’ listed
building and of great architectural significance. Despite all of this,
Pitcairlie's historic tomb is in a much neglected state and desperately in need
of renovation.