[7] In fact, the surnames Fresel and Frezel are now centred on Normandy and Artois/French Flanders[8][9] and not in Anjou because Fresel/Frezel were historically Plantagenet.

[6] It sounds like a derived form of fraise which means "strawberry" in French and such popular etymologies explain many badges and coats of arms.

[3] In 1592, Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth received charters from James VI of Scotland for the fishing village of Faithlie which later became the town of Fraserburgh.

[3] Sir Alexander Fraser was also authorized to found a university in the town but this scheme was short-lived due to the religious troubles of the time.

[3] This bankrupted him and Philorth Castle was lost from the family for over three hundred years until 1934 when it was bought back by the 19th Lord Saltoun.

[3] In 1666 the tenth Lord built Philorth House a mile from Fraserburgh which remained the family seat until it burned down in 1915.