John Grant of Freuchie (died 1585)

[2] Grant is said to have jousted with Hugh Fraser, Lord Lovat, at Inverness Castle and lost.

[3] As Laird of Grant or Freuchie, his estates included Urquhart and Glenmoriston, from which he was obliged to pay a "feu-duty" which contributed to the household and food expenses of Mary, Queen of Scots.

In 1569, Regent Moray asked Grant to pay the money to William Douglas as a contribution to costs of keeping the deposed queen at Lochleven Castle.

His children included: After his death on 3 June 1585, his widow Janet Leslie was required to surrender various items to John Grant, his grandson.

These included a chain of gold, gold bracelets, a cloak of French black with velvet facings, a black satin doublet, a pair of silk breeches, and a gilt clock.