Baron of Lochnaw

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Baron of Lochnaw
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Creation date1699 [1]
Creation Baronage of Scotland
Created by William III of England
First holderSir Andrew Agnew, 4th Baronet, 1st Baron of Lochnaw
Present holderGordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw
Heir apparentElliot Wills, Younger of Lochnaw
Statusextant
Former seat(s)Lochnaw Castle
MottoCum fide vincemus (‘With faith we shall conquer’).

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.

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History

The 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

Today, 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]

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References

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