David Borthwick, Lord Lochill

At some time in the mid 16th century, either through inheritance or purchase, he became laird of Balcarres House in Fife and the nearby Balniel estate.

In 1552 he was one of the Scottish commissioners meeting with the English to discuss the boundary between England and Scotland including a long debate on Berwick-upon-Tweed.

[1] In June 1564 he defended the city magistrates in a prosecution against them by the Crown (possibly relating to election of the Lord Provost).

[1] In May 1569 he defended the Earl of Bothwell in relation to his actions against Mary Queen of Scots at Dunbar.

[9] His daughter Isobella Borthwick, married his colleague Robert Crichton (Lord Advocate).