Baron of Lochnaw is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland associated with the historic Lochnaw Castle in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The title was created in 1699 for the Agnew family, who held the hereditary sheriffship of Galloway for many generations.
| Baron of Lochnaw | |
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| Creation date | 1699[1] |
| Creation | Baronage of Scotland |
| Created by | William III of England |
| First holder | Sir Andrew Agnew, 4th Baronet, 1st Baron of Lochnaw |
| Present holder | Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw |
| Heir apparent | Elliot Wills, Younger of Lochnaw |
| Status | extant |
| Former seat(s) | Lochnaw Castle |
| Motto | Cum fide vincemus (‘With faith we shall conquer’). |
History
editThe Barony of Lochnaw was created in 1699 during the reign of King William III of England and Scotland. The title was granted to Sir Andrew Agnew, a prominent landowner in the region and a key figure in the Agnew family, who also held the title of hereditary sheriffs of Galloway. The Agnew family built Lochnaw Castle in the 14th century, which remained their ancestral home for many centuries.[2][3]
Despite the title now being separate from the actual castle, Lochnaw Castle remains a historically significant site, and it is now a Category A listed building in Scotland, preserving the legacy of the Agnews.[4]
The current holder of the title is Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw, the barony being assigned from the Agnew family after previously serving as the 14th Baron of Prestoungrange.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7][8]
Notable barons
edit- Sir Andrew Agnew, 4th Baronet, 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'.[9][10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Barony of Lochnaw". Origins of the Title and Dignity of Baron of Lochnaw. 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.
- ^ "Baron Courts : News - Barony of Lochnaw". prestoungrange.org. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "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.