 A branch of the Clan Dewar, the Dewars of Cambuskenneth were established by at least the 17th century, although Dewars are recorded in nearby Stirling, which was a Royal Burgh, from as early as 1483.John Dewar, son of Patrick Dewar of Cambuskenneth was fined £50 in 1710 for causing "blood and riot".The chiefly line of the Clan Dewar, the Dewars "of that Ilk", became successful merchants and in 1719 purchased the barony and estate of Vorgie near Gorebridge.