The Pirate
"Red Reaver"
Sir Thomas Charteris

Sir Thomas de Longueville, later named Charteris, and according to legend the King created him, first Lord of Kinfauns. He was a native of France, and representative of a family well known in that country; but at the close of the thirteenth century, when at the court of Philip the Fair, having a dispute with one of the noblemen, he slew him in the king’s presence. Being refused pardon for the rash and bloody act, he betook himself to the high seas, and under the name of the Red Reaver, became terrible to all seafaring people as a remorseless pirate.

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Sir William Charteris

Succeeded his father as Lord of Kinfauns and had a charter of confirmation (now lost) from James Douglas, son and heir of Sir William, Earl of Douglas, for those of Lumphanan in 1378, which had previously been granted by John Randolph, Earl of Moray, to Sir Patrick de Carnoto, and confirmed by Robert Stewart, Earl of Fife, 1391.

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Sir Thomas Charteris of Cagnore

Had a charter (now lost) for the half lands of Kinfauns as heir to his father on 5 April 14083 and had a licence from Robert de Ross of Craigie allowing him to take water through his lands on 10 July 1412, in which that Robert styles him his “beloved brother.”

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Sir William Charteris of Cagnore

Succeeded and was served heir to his grandfather, Thomas Charteris, in the lands of Lumphanan on 1 October 1443. He married firstly, to Christian, daughter of Sir Robert, 1st Lord Erskine, (she was widow of Patrick, 1st Lord Graham, who had died in 1465 and by whom she had issue), with whom he is named in a complaint on 9 July 1476;

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de jure

1st Lord Kinfauns
Sir Thomas Charteris

The title was granted by King James III of Scots, on 13 July 1487, as recorded in the Great Seal in crown charter, in favour of whom his father conveyed the lands of Haltoun, Craigton, Pitmorche, Craigour all in the lordship of Lumphanan, and those of Kinfauns and Pitsindy, in the lordship of Kinfauns. He married by 5 November 1471, to Euphemia Bruce when his father took instruments warning them to surrender the lands of Craigquarter and Little Cagnor in implementation of the terms of a letter of reversion and so that he may infeft them in the £20 lands of Cagnor.

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2nd Lord Kinfauns
Sir John Charteris

Styled son and heir to Sir Thomas Charteris of Kinfauns when witness to a charter by William Comyn of Inverallochy of a by which donated his lands of Audiall to the University of Aberdeen on 17 September 1506 and was served heir to his father in the lands of Kinfauns on 2 October 1520.

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3rd Lord Kinfauns
Sir John Charteris

John succeeded his brother on his untimely death in 1552, to whom he was served heir on 10 April 1553, and on 11 March 1553 he and his brother’s widow, Katherine Graham, raised an action against those persons responsible for his brother’s murder.

He married by 17 May 1551, to Janet, daughter of Sir James Chisholm, 2nd of Cromlix, when they disponed their lands of Lumphannan to Mr Patrick Carnegy, and, following the death of his only surviving child, his son George, he adopted Henry Lindsay as his heir who is afterwards styled Henry Lindsay alias Charteris filius adoptive John Charteris of Kinfauns. He died about 1600 and was father of George Charteris, Master of Kinfauns.

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4th Lord Kinfauns
13th Earl of Crawford

Henry Linsday later became Harry Charteris via adoption, later Lord of Kinfauns until 1608 when he gifted the lordship with lands as a wedding present to his son, he is known as Lord of Carelstoun in the charter, later inheriting the earldom of Crawford but only enjoying the earldom for the last two years of his life.

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5th Lord Kinfauns
Sir John Lindsay

Son inherited Lordship of Kinfauns as a wedding present but later tragically predeceased father. In his capacity as King James I of Great Britain, France and Ireland - the King confirmed the title for the wedding in a royal charter, under the Great Seal, in 1608.

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Earls of Kinnoull

6th Lord Kinfauns
1st Earl of Kinnoull
Sir George Hay

Sir George Hay, born in 1570, rose to prominence as a distinguished statesman and landowner.

In 1621, he succeeded to lands and lordship, as 6th Lord Kinfauns, a title tied to the barony, before being elevated to the Viscountcy of Dupplin in 1627 and further to the Earl of Kinnoull in 1633 by King Charles I. His career included appointments as Lord Clerk Register, Privy Councillor, and Lord Chancellor of Scotland, reflecting his political acumen.

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7th Lord Kinfauns
2nd Earl of Kinnoull
Sir George Hay

Sir George Hay, born in 1596, was the eldest and only surviving son of Sir George Hay, 1st Earl of Kinnoull, and Margaret Halyburton. Between 1621 and 1634, he was styled Lord Kinfauns, a courtesy title derived from his father’s title as the 6th Lord Kinfauns, before succeeding as the 2nd Earl of Kinnoull and 7th Lord Kinfauns in 1634.

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Blair and Carnegie Lordship

8th Lord Kinfauns
Sir Alexander Blair of Balthayock

Sir Alexander, born in 1631, played a pivotal role in the transfer and consolidation of the barony of Kinfauns, a significant estate in Perthshire. In 1647, Sir Alexander succeeded to the lordship of Kinfauns. In February 1654, he and his wife, Dame Elizabeth Fotheringham, formally granted the lands and lordship of Kinfauns, along with associated rights and properties, to their son, William Blair of Kinfauns through a Crown-backed disposition. This included hereditary rights such as the office of Baillie of the Tay, teind sheaves, and salmon fishings on the River Tay.

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9th Lord Kinfauns
Sir William Blair of Kinfauns, 1st Baronet

Sir William Blair of Kinfauns was created the 1st Baronet of Kinfauns on 18 September 1666 in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia. A prominent Scottish nobleman, he held the lordship of Kinfauns and played a significant role in maintaining the family’s estates and legacy. His baronetcy was granted with a remainder to heirs male of his body, but Sir William had no sons, only three daughters.

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10th Baroness of Kinfauns
Ann Blair

Ann Blair was the daughter of Sir William Blair of Kinfauns. In 1671, she married Hon. Alexander Carnegie, son of David Carnegie, 2nd Earl of Northesk. Through a financial arrangement with her father, Ann and Alexander received a crown charter for the lands and barony of Kinfauns on 28 February 1673. This charter established Ann as the 10th Baroness of Kinfauns. The couple had at least one son, Alexander Blair Carnegie, who succeeded as the 11th Lord Kinfauns in 1695.

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11th Lord Kinfauns
Alexander Blair Carnegie

Born around 1672, he was the son of Alexander Carnegie and Anna Blair. Through his mother, he inherited the Kinfauns estate, adopting the combined surname Blair Carnegie. In 1695, he succeeded to the lands and lordship of Kinfauns.

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Lords of Gray

12th Lord Kinfauns
John 11th Lord Gray

He married, 17th October 1741, Margaret Blair, heiress of Kinfauns in Perthshire, by which marriage the Lordship of Kinfauns and property came into possession of the family. He had four sons, three of whom, seceded to the title, and seven daughters.

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13th Lord Kinfauns
Charles 12th Lord Gray

Born to John 11th Lord Gray, and Margaret Blair, Charles succeeded his father in 1782. His tenure as Lord was relatively short, lasting only four years until his death in 1786.

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14th Lord Kinfauns
William 13th Lord Gray

Younger brother to Charles, William ssumed the title upon Charles's death. His period as Lord Gray spanned two decades, during which he managed the family estates.

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15th Lord Kinfauns
14th Lord Gray
Sir Francis Gray

The youngest son of the 11th Lord Gray, Francis assumed the title in 1807. He had a distinguished public service career, notably serving as a Scottish representative peer from 1812 to 1842, representing Scotland in the House of Lords. Additionally, he held the position of Postmaster-General of Scotland, reflecting his involvement in national affairs. Francis was instrumental in the construction of the new Kinfauns Castle in the 1820s, showcasing his commitment to enhancing the family estate.

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16th Lord Kinfauns
John 15th Lord Gray

Son of Francis Gray, John continued the family's tradition of public service. He served as a Scottish representative peer from 1842 to 1867, actively participating in legislative matters. John was also a Deputy Lieutenant of Perthshire, indicating his significant role in local governance. His tenure saw the further development of the Kinfauns estate, maintaining its prominence in the region.

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17th Baroness of Kinfauns
Madeline 16th Lady Gray

Sister to John, Madelina inherited the title upon his death. She remained unmarried throughout her life, and her tenure as Baroness of Gray lasted until her death in 1869.

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18th Baroness of Kinfauns
17th Lady Gray
Margaret Murray

Niece of Madeline. As read on her tombstone, her ladyship was 18th in succession to the barony (lordship of Kinfauns), which now merges into the Earldom of Moray while the lordship of Gray separated in another line.

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Earls of Moray

19th Lord Kinfauns
15th Earl of Moray
Edmund Arhibald Stuart Gray

Cousin from 11th Lord Gray. He married Anna Mary Collinson on 6 September 1877. In 1878 he succeeded to the Lordship of Kinfauns, and in 1895, to the Earldom of Moray. During his tenure, he managed the family estates and upheld the responsibilities of the earldom. His lordship died on 11 June 1901, leaving no direct heirs, and was succeeded by his younger brother, Francis James Stuart.

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20th Lord Kinfauns
16th Earl of Moray
Lieut. Col Francis James Stuart

Lieutenant Colonel Francis James Stuart, 16th Earl of Moray, was a distinguished Scottish nobleman and military officer. He pursued a military career, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Liverpool Regiment.

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21st Lord Kinfauns
17th Earl of Moray
Morton Gray Stuart

Born on 16 April 1855 in Blandford, Dorset, he was the youngest son of Reverend Edmund Luttrell Stuart and Elizabeth Jackson. Educated at Cambridge, he earned a Master of Arts degree, preparing him for a life of leadership and service.

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22nd Lord Kinfauns
18th Earl of Moray
Francis Douglas Stuart

Francis Douglas Stuart was born on 10 July 1892, the eldest son of Morton Gray Stuart, 17th Earl of Moray, and Edith Douglas Palmer. He served as a Captain in the Scottish Horse and the Royal Air Force during World War I, earning the Military Cross for his bravery.

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23rd Lord Kinfauns
19th Earl of Moray
Archibald John Morton

He was born on 14 November 1894 in Edinburgh, second son of the 17th Earl of Moray, Morton Gray Stuart, and Edith Douglas Palmer. Educated at the Royal Naval Colleges, he served in the Royal Navy during both World Wars, reaching the rank of Lieutenant-Commander.

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24th Lord Kinfauns
20th Earl of Moray
Douglas John Stuart

Born on 13 February 1928 in Johannesburg, South Africa, his lordship grew up on a cattle ranch in Botswana before returning to Scotland in 1943. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and the Royal Agricultural College, he became a skilled estate manager and led the Moray Estates Development Company, driving significant diversification and modernisation.

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25th Lord Kinfauns
21st Earl of Moray
John Douglas Stuart

John Douglas Stuart, born in 1966, son of Douglas John Moray Stuart, 20th Earl of Moray, and Lady Malvina Murray. Educated at Ampleforth College and St. Andrews University, his lordship carries forward the family’s distinguished legacy.

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