He was born on 31 January 1758 at Bourtreehill House, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He was the son of George Lindsay-Crawford, 21st Earl of Crawford and Jean Hamilton.
He held the office of Lord Lieutenant of Fife between 1794 and March 1807 and again between 20 May 1807 and 30 June 1808.
[3] He died on 30 January 1808 at age 49 at Rosel, Ayrshire, Scotland, unmarried.
[citation needed] He was buried at Crawford Lodge, Fife, Scotland.