 The lands of Partick remained royal property until King David granted them to the Bishops of Glasgow on the cathedral's dedication to Saint Kentigern, along with the lands of Govan.From the time of King David's grant of land to the Bishops of Glasgow, the country residence of the Bishops was situated in Partick.This is supported by the existence of a deed of 1277 in which Maurice, Lord of Luss made a contract at "Perthec" for the sale of timber to the authorities at Glasgow Cathedral.