The seat of the sheriff of Lorn was a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of what?
Sheriff of Lorn The Sheriff of Lorn/Lorne was historically the royal official responsible for enforcing law and order in Lorne, Scotland and bringing criminals to justice. The sheriffdom was created in 1293 by King John of Scotland in an effort to maintain peace in the western reaches of his realm. Dunollie Castle was the seat of the sheriff.
Nether Horsburgh Castle Nether Horsburgh Castle is a ruined tower house near Cardrona, in the Scottish Borders, in the former county of Peebleshire. It is situated at the back of a farmstead, 3.5 mi southwest of the market town of Peebles, at grid reference grid reference [ NT304396] , on the A72 road. Access may be gained by permission from the adjoining farmstead, Nether Horsburgh Farm.