Marjorie of Scotland

MARJORY (aka MARGERIE)

Marjory is the bastard daughter of Alexander II, King of Scots. The name of her mother is not known. The Scots Peerage I: p.6 Proof of paternity is provided by John of Fordun’s Scotichronicon which records that: "Robertus abbas de Dunfermelyn, cancellarius regis" was accused of proposing "sororem regis nothamuxorem Alani Ostiarii" as successor to the throne in 1251. Medieval Lands

Marriage

Marjory married Alan Durward. Wikipedia: Alan Durward

Evidence from the Chartulary of the Abbey of Lindores

4 July 1251: Charter by which Alan Ostiarius, Justiciar of Scotland, confirms that he has given certain annuities to the abbot and convent of Lindores. His gift is made for the benefit of the soul of Aexander, late King of Scots, his own soul and the soul of his wife Margerie. The charter is witnessed by Alan's brother Colino Ostiario and others. Lindores Chartulary: charter number LXXX and notes on pp. 85-8

Printed Evidence

Chartulary of the Abbey of Lindores, 1195-1479, etc. Edited by the Right Rev. John Dowden, D.D., Bishop of Edinburgh (Scottish History Society, Edinburgh, 1903), 351 pp. including index

Genealogy

1. The Scots Peerage I: p.6
2. Medieval Lands