As part of the Society's objective to preserve and promote the history, traditions and heritage of the Strachan Clan; certain assets and/or artifacts may be placed "on loan" to other non-profit organizations, commercial entities, governmental agencies, or private parties both domestic and abroad.  The following is a list of such assets.

Leith Hall
Huntly
Aberdeen & Grampian
AB54 4NQ
Scotland

Telephone : 0844 4932175
Fax : 0844 4932176
Email :  leithhall@nts.org.uk
Owner:  the National Trust for Scotland.

Print of a portrait of Margaret Strachan of Glenkindie.  Margaret Strachan, daughter of Alexander Strachan of Glenkindie was born in 1637.  She married James Leith of New Leslie & Peill (Leith Hall) in 1664.  Her son, James Leith, acquired Glenkindie House upon the death of Margaret's nephew, Sir Patrick Strachan of Glenkindie, when the estate lay in administration with the Court of Session.  Leith Hall offers accommodations, tours, and is virtually a museum all unto itself.  The actual portrait itself hangs above the staircase at Glenkindie House. Prior to the Society's offering, Leith Hall had no items on display recognizing the STRACHAN affiliation to the property.  This item is available for public viewing. 

Glenkindie House
Glenkindie Estate
Glenkindie (Near ALFORD)
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8ST
Scotland

Owner:  Frogmore (Scotland) Ltd./ Mr. D.J. Cope

During research conducted in 2007, the Armorial Bearings of one Sir Alexander Strachan of Glenkindie were discovered.  Although the property displays much of the history of both the Strachan and Leith families, the owners were unaware of this print's existence.

Armorial Description:
Bears azure, a hart trippant Or, attired and unguled gules; crest, a hart standing a gaze as the former:  motto, Non timeo sed caveo.

About Sir Alexander Strachan:
Sir Alexander Strachan, Knight (the 8^th of Glenkindie) succeeded his grandfather (also Alexander Strachan, known as the “Great Covenanter”) in 1675.    Alexander was married to Lilias Stewart when he succeeded as Laird of Glenkindie.   He had his Arms (shown here) registered in the Court of the Lord Lyon that same year. 

In 1676, Alexander was accused of the murder of one Alexander Stour; the charge was falsely and maliciously made by Adam Gourdon of Glenbucket.  Bail of £20,000 Scots was bonded by the Earl of Mar himself, and a very long litigation ensued.   In 1695 an Act of Scottish Parliament was passed in his favour cancelling his bail, and also stating that the charge had originated in the malice of Adam Gordon of Glenbucket.

In 1690, Alexander Strachan granted the lands of Annachie to his brother Mr. Andrew Strachan.

Alexander and Lilias were without issue, and upon his death the Glenkindie estate was succeeded by his cousin, Patrick Strachan.  Upon Patrick’s death, Glenkindie Estate would be taken charge of by the Court of Session, and remained under judicial management until 1738, when it was sold.  The purchaser was Alexander Leith, son of Margaret Strachan of Glenkindie, sister of Patrick’s father
(e.g. his Aunt).  This cousin obtained possession of Glenkindie in that same year. 

Culloden Walk

On 16th April 1746, Government forces led by the Duke of Cumberland defeated the army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and ended hopes of restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne.

The battle staged on open moorland, saw a decisive victory for the 9000 strong Government army. Within one hour, the 5000 hungry and exhausted Jacobite soldiers were defeated and the rebellion crushed.

Culloden represents a turning point in Scottish history. In the years following the battle, many Highlanders sought to begin new lives around the world, free from the oppression they faced in their homeland.

The National Trust for Scotland is now the custodian of this internationally significant site. As part of the 2007 Highland Year of Culture, the Trust will open a brand new Visitor Centre.

The National Trust for Scotland is embarking on a huge refurbishment effort, and trying to raise £1.95 million ($3.6m) to complete a new world-class visitor centre.  To help achieve this goal, they have created the Culloden Walk. 

The Clan Strachan Society is proud to have sponsored a Culloden Stone, which will be laid in the Culloden Walk pathway alongside those of others from around the world. The Walk will be located in the approach to the Visitor Centre, a lasting reminder to all who visit and those who have contributed to such a symbolic heritage site.