Baron of Lochnaw is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland associated with the historic Lochnaw Castle in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The barony has deep ties to the Agnew family, who have held the title since the early 15th century.
| Baron of Lochnaw | |
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| Creation date | 1426[1] |
| Creation | Baronage of Scotland |
| Created by | James I of Scotland |
| First holder | Sir Andrew Agnew, 1st Baron of Lochnaw |
| Present holder | Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw |
| Remainder to | heirs and assignees |
| Status | extant |
| Former seat(s) | Lochnaw Castle |
| Motto | Cum fide vincemus (‘With faith we shall conquer’). |
History
editThe title was first created in 1426 when Sir Andrew Agnew was granted the barony by King James I of Scotland. The Agnew family has a long and storied history in Scotland, serving as hereditary Sheriffs of Wigtownshire from 1451 until the abolition of hereditary jurisdictions in 1747.[2][3]
The current holder of the title is Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw, who inherited the barony after previously serving as the 14th Baron of Prestoungrange.[4] With his son becoming the 15th Baron of Prestoungrange. His family has been heavily involved in cultural and historical preservation, notably through the Baron Courts of Prestoungrange, Dolphinstoun, and Lochnaw.[5]
Modern activities
editToday, the Baron of Lochnaw, alongside the Baron Courts of Prestoungrange and Dolphinstoun, supports various cultural and historical projects across Scotland, focusing on the preservation of the baronial legacy and community development.[6][7]
Notable barons
edit- Sir Andrew Agnew, 1st Baron of Lochnaw: The original grantee of the barony in 1426.
- Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw, was 14th Baron of Prestoungrange: The current titleholder, recognised for his contributions to cultural heritage. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 'for services to the Community in Prestonpans'.[8][9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Agnew of Lochnaw Castle, baronets". Landed Families of Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Agnew of Lochnaw Castle, baronets". Landed Families of Britain and Ireland. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Burke's Peerage 107th Edition (107th ed.). Hugh Preskett. 2003.
- ^ "On his subjects' feudal service - Gordon Prestoungrange, or, to use his formal title, Dr Gordon Prestoungrange, the 14th Baron of Prestoungrange". www.thetimes.com. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "A Most Excellent Occasion at Buckingham Palace". Prestoungrange News. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Baron Courts : Home". Prestoungrange. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Mini Biographies of Scots and Scots Descendants - The Baron of Prestoungrange". www.electricscotland.com. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "14th Baron of Prestoungrange awarded OBE". Prestoungrange News. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Gordon Prestoungrange, the Scottish Baron of Prestoungrange who lives in Milton Malsor, is also honoured with an MBE for his services to the community in Prestonpans, East Lothian". BBC News. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2024.