Alexander Fraser (died 1623)

Alexander Fraser of Philorth (died 1623) was a Scottish landowner and founder of Fraserburgh.

[3][4] James VI wrote to him in April 1589 asking for money to advance his projected marriage with Anne of Denmark.

Fellow knights, including John Boswell of Balmuto had also contributed to the funds for the royal wedding.

The National Museum of Scotland has a pair of small miniatures of Alexander Fraser and his wife Magdalen Ogilvie.

These were probably originally set within lockets of gold enamel work like similar Scottish examples.

Alexander Fraser's castle at Kinnaird Head was converted into a lighthouse in 1787
Alexander Fraser younger built Pittulie Castle in the 1590s