The Haliburton Story
- by 1356
John Haliburton is lord of Dirleton and rebuilds the battered castle[2]
- 1439-1440
Sir Walter Halyburton of Dirleton is made high treasurer, then a peer of parliament[5]
- 1506
Patrick, sixth Lord Halyburton, dies leaving three daughters as coheiresses[5]
- c.1510
The Ruthvens acquire Dirleton Castle[2]






















Clan RuthvenJanet Halyburton, a coheiress of the sixth Lord Halyburton, married William, Lord Ruthven.