Alexander Gordon (died 1518) was a late medieval Scottish churchman.
After the death of William Elphinstone (d. 24 October 1514), the canons of Aberdeen prepared to elect a successor.
According to later tradition, Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly, arrived and pressured the canons to elect his own cousin, the Precentor of Moray.
[3] Meanwhile, at Rome Pope Leo X had provided Robert Forman, dean of Glasgow, to the vacant see, while at the same time the Duke of Albany had nominated one James Ogilvie, who quickly became Abbot of Dryburgh instead.
[5] It is possible that he eventually received the ritual of consecration,[1] though it is not very likely, although he was clearly ruling bishop for 3 years or over.