[3] According to tradition the Ellots (as the name was originally spelled) came from the foot of Glenshie in Angus and that they moved to Teviotdale during the time of Robert the Bruce.

[3] In 1320 William de Soulis, one of Scotland's most powerful nobles was convicted of treason against Robert the Bruce.

[3] Bruce would have needed to ensure his hold on such a strategically important frontier by encouraging the settlement of a loyal and tested clan - such as the Ellots.

[3] Robert Ellot built a strong tower on a cliff overlooking the ford on Hermitage Water in 1470.

[3] Another feud took place between the Ellots and James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, the future husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.

[3] Robert Eliott of Redheugh left his broad lands in Liddesdale and went into exile in Fife.

[3] In 1666 Sir Gillbert Eliott of Stobs was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia by Charles II of England.

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