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15 July 1768.

Precept from Chancery, for infefting the said John Lamont, as heir to the late Archibald Lamont of Lamont his father, in all and whole the lands and barony of Inneryne, lands of Kilfinan and others, in terms of the aforesaid Retour. Dated at Edinburgh 15th July 1768.

John was the 18^th chief of the Lamont’s, under his reign the Lamont holdings started dwindling like that of all the Clans.  The lifestyle of the old feudal clan chiefs was changing, John lived in Edinburgh and seldom visited his lands living the life of luxury well beyond his means forcing him to start liquidating his land holdings.  If you are in Edinburgh, I highly recommend visiting his home, the Georgian House

The Occupants of The Georgian House (7 Charlotte Square) John Lamont of Lamont was born in c.1741, the eldest of seven children. He became the 18th Chief of the Clan Lamont in 1767 and inherited the Ardlamont Estate, in Argyllshire. His main income came from the rents from his tenants. In 1773, he married Helen Campbell and the couple had five children: John, Amelia, Norman, Georgina and Helen Elizabeth. Although John Lamont inherited some debts, his own extravagant living increased his financial difficulties, the needs of his family, and son Norman's mounting debts. In 1809, to make provision for his family after his death, he sold another estate that he owned for over £40,000 and in 1815 was forced to sell No.7 for £3,000. He had paid £1,800 for it in 1796.