Catherine Murray, Lady Abercairny

[1] In 1577 the Laird of Abercairny became involved in the trial of Violet Mar, who was accused of witchcraft and plotting the downfall of Regent Morton.

Binning also brought the summons for the assize of Violet Mar for witchcraft, to be held on 24 October.

[3] James VI wrote to them for "venison, wild fowls, fed capons" to serve at the wedding of Henrietta Stewart and George Gordon, 1st Marquess of Huntly in July 1588.

[4] Robert Murray enjoyed the confidence of Anne of Denmark, and in March 1592 she wrote to him, asking for help in administrative changes and to protect her husband from the Chancellor, John Maitland of Thirlestane, who she regarded as an enemy.

[5] Lady Abercairny joined the household of Prince Henry at Stirling Castle in 1594 as a "dame of honour".