This is the second time I have sent this message, the first solicited some responses, but no additional information on the subject. Hopefully, this time someone new to the list out there has some background knowledge and they can pass it on to the rest of us. I have just returned from a couple of weeks visiting in Scotland. One of the more elusive locations, as far as finding much information about, is the family of Crawfords that came from Kilbirnie and moved near Struthers and Cupar in the Kingdom of Fife. This is not my family line, as my interest was more in seeing where they lived and viewing the edifice involved. It has been referred to, as the Crawford Lodge, Priory and others. The small amount of information that I have is as listed below and I am in hopes someone can provide any additional material. I have seen and have taken pictures of this ruin and if anyone is interested, contact me on private email and I can send you a copy in Jpg format. In Kilbirnie....... [1] The Fourth Viscount George Crawfurd succeeded as the 21st Earl of Crawford upon the death of John Earl of Lindsay, 20th Earl of Crawford. He married December 26th, 1755, Jane Hamilton the daughter of Robert Hamilton, of Bourker Hill. He lived in Kilbirnie Castle until it burned in 1757 and was never rebuilt.. The family then move to and resided in Fifeshire near Struthers. He died at Crawford Lodge, on the 11th of August, 1781 and was succeeded by his eldest son, George, as the 22nd Earl of Crawford who died in 1808 unmarried and the line ceased to exist. [2] I also received from another contact, information that was included in a book written in the late 1890's. It states the following. CRAWFORD PRIORY: a mansion in the North of Cults parish central Fife near the right bank of the Eden, 3 miles South West of Cupar. Built in 1813 by Lady Mary Lindsay Crawford who in 1808 had succeeded to the Crawford Lindsay estates on the death of her brother the 22nd Earl of Crawford. It was originally a splendid castel-lated edifice in the Gothic style but fell into neglect and dilapidation till in 1871-72 it was thoroughly renovated and enlarged. A carriage porch and vestibule being then erected at the south entrance and a Gothic tower and spire 115 feet high at the East side, whilst a portion of the interior was converted into a private Episcopal chapel. To me, even in ruins it is a magnificent looking edifice and must have been very impressive in its prime. Any assistance will be appreciated.....Mike Crawford......... Montana