The Hunter family are fortunate to have an ancient parchment charter still in their possession confirming a grant of land at Huntarstoune and Ardneil (near West Kilbride) dated 1374, with a rent of a silver penny only to be paid on request to the Crown.
With many variants; Hounttar, Huntair, Huntar, , Huntayr, Hunto, Huntter, & Hwntar
