Notes:

Walter Scott of Harden (1550 ? 1629), also known as Auld Wat, was a notorious Border Reiver.

An infamous freebooter, he led raids across the Border and against his fellow countrymen. In 1592 he was one of those charged with taking part in the attempt to capture King James VI at Falkland Palace, led by the Earl of Bothwell, and was declared rebel and outlaw.

Scott also participated in the rescue of Kinmont Willie Armstrong, under his chief, Walter Scott of Buccleuch from Carlisle Castle in 1596.

Wat Scott had eight legitimate children by his two wives.

By his wife Mary Scott:

Sir William Scott
Hugh Scott
Walter Scott
Francis Scott
Margaret Scott
Esther Scott
Janet Scott

By his wife Margaret Edgar:

Margaret Scott

He is also said to have had three illegitimate daughters.

Walter married Mary Scott on 21 Mar 1567. Mary (daughter of John (2nd of Dryhope) Scott) was born before 1567; died in 1629. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean Hop-Pringle. Jean (daughter of Sir James (of Galashiels) Hop-Pringle) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

or Galashiels

Family/Spouse: Janet Murray. Janet and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Isabel Ker. Isabel (daughter of Sir Thomas (of Cavers) Ker and Agnes Riddell) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]