Clan Fraser

The Fraser family are said to originate from Anjou in France. The Fraser’s settled in Scotland around the 12th century. It is known that Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie and Durris and first of Philorth died circa 1410. His son, also Alexander Fraser, received a charter from Mary Queen of Scots which erected Faithlie into a free burgh, mainly as a result of him building a harbour which encouraged trade. His grandson, Alexander Fraser, 8th Laird of Philorth, is recognised as ‘The founder of Fraserburgh’ He built Kinnaird castle, erected a new church, and extended the harbour build by his grandfather. The 10th Laird became The 10th Lord Saltoun through his mother, Margaret Abernethy. Since that time the Lady Saltoun of Abernethy was recognised as the ‘Chief of the name and arms of the whole Clan Fraser’.

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