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This name is of local origin, from a place called
Bennachtain.This name is found in many mediaeval manuscripts in Scotland and
examples of such are a William de Bennothine who witnessed a grant by David
Olifard to the Hospital of Soltre between the years 1153 and 1177.Nicolas de
Benothyne witnessed a charter by William de Moravia in favour of the same
hospital between 1278-94. Like their Irish Kinsmen many Scots were forced
to seek emigration after the 1745 Rebellion and above all clearances of
whole populations by landlords during the 19th century. Other examples are a
Sir Richard of Bannochtine of the Corhouse, who flourished, sometimes wrote
himself 'Bannachty', and his son is called Sir John Bannatyne.This spelling
continued till the time of Charles II. |
