Has any list member seen Cottage in Girvan? Mike Boyd Historical Committee, HBS -----Original Message----- From: Barry Boyd Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:47 AM To: Mike Boyd ; boyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BOYD] Boyd of Penkill in 1753 His brother Spencer, was confirmed as the 12th "Laird of" Penkill in 1792 and returned to the the ancient Scottish homeland. As the castle was in ruins he took up residence in Girvan and built a lovely little cottage called "Piedmont Cottage" on ancient Boyd lands that were part of this ancient estate. He died in 1807.