William Venator, the first Laird of Hunterston is named at the inquisition, a Royal court, of David, Prince of Cumbria in 1116 AD.

The next person is Norman Venator mentioned where he received a grant of land from King Malcolm IV of Scotland (1153-1165).

Norman was the second Laird of Hunterston and following in line was still a Venator named in Charters during the reign of King Alexander II (1214-1249).