Bruce Murray, 12th Duke of Atholl - Wikipedia.

The Stewarts of Atholl. The Stewarts of Atholl are not a clan, but have held land in Highland Perthshire since the fourteenth century. They obtained the earldom of Atholl in 1457, the title passing in 1627 to Murray of Tullibardine, who married the last Stewart heiress.

In 1322, David II Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl lost his titles and estates after his rebellion against Robert the Bruce. The title was granted to a number of individuals until, in 1457, it was given to Sir John Stewart of Belvenie, King James II’s half-brother, as a reward for fighting against the Douglasses and Macdonalds.

Bruce Murray succeeds his father the Duke of Atholl, John. Bruce Murray the 12th Duke of Atholl attends the Atholl Highlanders Parade at Blair Castle on May 26, 2012 in Blair Atholl, Scotland. Bruce Murray succeeds his father the 11th Duke of Atholl, John Murray who passed away on the 15th of May in hospital in South Africa.

Duke of Atholl. Duke of Atholl is no longer a Member of the Lords, but sat in the House under this title between 8 May 1957 and 27 February 1996. His full title is His Grace the Duke of Atholl, and his given name is George Iain Murray.

John, the 3rd Duke of Atholl, was elected Grand Master Mason of Scotland on 30th November 1773 and, as he had already been installed as Grand Master of the Antients in 1771, was in the unique position of holding two Grand Masterships in the same year. It was his influence upon the Order that brought about the title of 'Atholl' Masons.

Duke of Atholl, alternatively Duke of Athole, named after Atholl in Scotland, is a title in the Peerage of Scotland held by the head of Clan Murray. It was created by Queen Anne in 1703 for John Murray, 2nd Marquess of Atholl, with a special remainder failing his heirs male to those of his father, t.

Atholl died unmarried in February 1996, aged 64, with the titles passing to his second cousin, once removed John Murray, a South African land surveyor. The day before the death of the 10th Duke, it was announced that he had given Blair Castle and most of his estates to a charitable trust, thus effectively disinheriting his heir.

The 2nd Duke’s sons had predeceased him, thus by the time of his death in 1764 his titles were passed to his nephew (also his son-in-law) John Murray (1729-1774) 3rd Duke of Atholl. The Lords of the Treasury once again approached the new Duke to sell his rights to the Island.

Introduction. Brethren, it was just over 200 years ago that two rival Grand Lodges came together to form our United Grand Lodge of England. The story of the older of the two, the Premier or Moderns Grand Lodge, is often told; but I would like to talk about the Atholl, or Antients Grand Lodge, who made an equally important contribution to that union.

Katharine Stewart-Murray, the Duchess of Atholl. Katharine Ramsay, the eldest daughter of Sir James Ramsay, was born in Edinburgh on 6th November 1874. She was educated at Wimbledon High School and the Royal College of Music. In 1890 she married John Stewart-Murray, the eldest son of the 7th Duke of Atholl to whose title he succeeded in 1917.

Five of Scotland's most beautiful privately owned castles They are landmarks that tell Scotland's story over hundreds of years and chart rebellions, land grabs and the lives of those who held onto.

Bruce Murray Photos - Bruce Murray the 12th Duke of Atholl attends the Atholl Highlanders Parade at Blair Castle on May 26, 2012 in Blair Atholl, Scotland. Bruce Murray succeeds his father the 11th Duke of Atholl, John Murray who passed away on the 15th of May in hospital in South Africa.