Buchan Weathered
The name most often brings to mind the cold windswept corner of North East generations have faced the toughest elements. Nowadays newly discovered oil has put the name at the forefront of the news. The earliest Buchans on record date back to 1200 and before. Major-General Thomas Buchan, was born at Auchmacoy in 1641, led the forces of King James II during rebellions of 1689 while his brother Colonel John Buchan of Cairnbulg fought on the opposite side. There was a famous Dr Alexander Buchan in the early days of meteorology (Buchan's cold spells), and more recently John Buchan the author who became Governor-General of Canada and Lord Tweedsmuir. The chiefs of the family live at Auchmacoy House, Ellon and have been there continuously since around 1350. The family firm of John M. Buchan Ltd. weave the tartan for the Lochcarron range of ties. Badge - Sunflower
