James Ogilvy, 1st Earl of Findlater

James Ogilvy, 1st Earl of Findlater (c.1592–1652), known as Lord Ogilvy of Deskford until 1638, was a Scottish nobleman and Royalist supporter.

[1][2] His title was named after Findlater Castle, the ancient seat of the Ogilvies of Deskford and Findlater, a branch of Clan Ogilvy.

Despite being a Royalist, he was described as "[not] prepared to go to war for [the King]".

[3] Instead Lord Findlater attempted to keep the peace in the north-east of Scotland, peacemaking between Huntly's supporters and the Covenanters.

[1][2] He had two daughters, the eldest of whom was married to Sir Patrick Ogilvy who, upon Lord Findlater's death in 1652, succeeded as the 2nd Earl of Findlater.