FURTHER doubts have been cast over claims that the sale of Muness Castle in Unst could come with a barony title. An offer worth more than £180,000 for the castle and surrounding land was made last week. Its auction listing said it was believed the castle would come with a barony title, although the buyer was advised to investigate this further. 13 of 13Adverts A Scottish barony title is an officially recognised noble title available to purchase. Barony titles are personal titles separated from the land that they formerly belonged to. Local archivist and historian Brian Smith said there is, however, no historical record of a barony being linked to Muness.