STRACHAN, Alexander 7th of Glenkindie ²

   Other names for Alexander were STRACHAN, Alexander Fiar of Glenkindie,² STRATHAUCHIN, Alexander 7th Laird of Glenkindie ² and STRAUCHEN, Alexander The "Elder".²

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  General Notes:

Alexander , son of Alexander, grandson of William, is referred to in a Bond of Caution at Perth, dated 31 July 1604, where a variety of men by the name of Forbes were enjoined "not to harm William Strachan of Glenkindie, Alexander Strachan, his son, and Alexander Strachan, OY (grandson) to said William."

"Alexander Strachan, 'fiar of Glenkindie', son of William No. VI.,who had married Elizabeth Forbes, widow of Forbes of Towie, must have died early in 1609, for on 26th May, 1609, William Strachan of Glenkindie, gave Charter of Glenkindie to his grandson, Alexander Strachan..."

from The Strachans of Glenkindie




In 1627 the estate of Annachie was acquired by the Laird of Glenkindie. It adjoins the Estate of Achnagatt on the east side of the Ebrie. It remained in the family until 1709 when it was purchased by Garden of Troup.

"1639 A.D. Covenanter Times. Donald Farquharson of Monaltrie, the marquis's baillie, when Huntly was in Aberdeen, on his way to Edinburgh, went there to see him and get his orders for the time he might be absent. It was arranged that Monaltrie should take a quantity of muskets, pikes, and other armour belonging to the marquis away with him to the Highlands. This he was doing when Alexander Strachan, Laird of Glenkindie, a great Covenanter, came out against him, 'and masterfully took them away from him, whereat the said Donald took great offence,' and did not forget to pay him back when he got the opportunity.

1648. Feby. 9. Desertion of Farm. Alexr. Straquhane, elder of Glenkindy v. Francis Hay in Keltie. The Defender had taken a five years' lease of Newbigging, from Whitsunday, 1644, and had entered on possession, but thereafter deserted the farm, although bound to give personal residence, leaving 'the samen waist.' He was now ordained to re-enter, live upon the farm and pay the rents... "

from Records of the Sheriff Court of Aberdeenshire




"Architectural Notes

External Reference: Scottish Record Office: GD/124/9/63 Renewal of the bell for the kirk. Bond by Alexander Strachan, elder, of Glen Kindie and Mr Robert Irving, Minister of Towie, for such sums as will be expended in Holland for casting anew the Bell of the Kirk and for transporting it from Aberdeen to Holland and back again, 1669"

from Canmore site ^{2 4 5 6}

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Bond of Caution: in £1000, taken from Arthur, Master of Forbes, 31 July 1604, Perth, Scotland. ²

2. Given Charter of Glenkindie by grandfather William, 26 May 1609. ²

3. Obtained sasine of resignation of "umquhile Wm. Strachan", June 1609. ²

4. Petitions Privy Council, 1618. ²

5. Receipt of tack of the tiends from Kildrummy: of the lands of Glenkindie, 20-22 April 1620, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ²

6. Appointed: with brother Patrick Strachan of Kinaldie as commissioners, 1622, Scotland. ²

7. Acquisition: of the estate of Annachie, 1627, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ²

8. Privy Council submission: seeking retribution against Alexander for insolence to Alexander Fraser of Philorth, 3 June 1630, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland. ²

9. New charter: Alexander 7th laird served as heir of Adam 1st laird, 19 January 1632, Scotland. ²

10. Covenanting activities: as outlined in Spalding's History of the Troubles, 1634-1644, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ²

11. Bailie to Earl of Mar, 1637. ²

12. Cautioner, 1641. ²

13. Charter, 6 May 1642. ²

14. Castle demolished & lands plundered by Gordons: by political and religious opponents, 1644, Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ²

15. Member of Scottish Parliament: Alexander Strachan of Glenkindie, 1650-1651, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. ²

16. Charter granted: of lands, 7 May 1662, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ²

17. Died, 1674-1675.

Alexander married Margaret FRASER, daughter of Michael FRASER 2nd of Techmuiry and Margaret HAY.¹ (Margaret FRASER was born about 1603.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Alexander Strachan VII, married Margaret Fraser - of what family does not appear - and among their children are found the following:

Alexander, who was put in possession of Kemnay, which his father purchased for him, and who predeceased his father;

Michael, who appears to have been put in possession of Auchnagatt;

Betty, married to Garden of Troup;

and Margaret, married James Leith of Leith-hall."


from The Strachans of Glenkindie ¹