John Ogilvy of Powrie

His father, Gilbert Ogilvy, sold Easter Powrie to James Durham of Pitkerro in 1593.

[2] Ogilgvy sent political information to Francis Walsingham, and 1595 pretended to be an agent of James VI to Catholic powers in Europe.

[4] Ogilvy was questioned in March 1601, briefly imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle, and after going to Dunfermline to see the king, went into exile in England.

[5] Ogilvie sent news of the Scottish court to Sir Robert Cecil in England, assuming the name "John Gibson".

[7] He wrote to James VI referring to the meeting at Dunfermline, and claiming not to have had underhand dealings abroad.