Occupation: Minister of Forres and Bishop of Moray.
Died at Spynie Castle.
Original burial site #182063075
Died at Spynie Castle.
Original burial site #182063075
Occupation: Minister of Forres and Bishop of Moray.
Died at Spynie Castle.
Original burial site #182063075
Died at Spynie Castle.
Original burial site #182063075
Inscription
Sacred to the memory of COLIN FALCONER, son of
William Falconer of Dounduff and Beatrix Dunbar, who was the
daughter of J. Dunbar of Bogs, in the County of Moray, and
grandson of Alexander Falconer of Halkerton and Elizabeth,
daughter of Sir Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie. He was
born in the year 1623, and was married in 1648 to a daughter
of Rose of Clava. He was elected to the See of Argyle 1679,
and in 1680 he was consecrated Bishop of Moray.
He died 11th Nov., 1686, and was buried in the aisle of
St. Giles' Church of Elgin.
This monument was erected by Hugh Innes, Esq. of Lochalsh,
M.P. for the County of Ross, anno 1812, his great greatgrandson.
Gravesite Details
St Giles Church demolished 1828.
Family Members
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