Mackintosh of Borlum

[2] Lachlan Mackintosh, 2nd of Borlum was a loyalist during the wars of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose and was consequently fined £666 by the Committee of Process and Moneys.

Mackintosh of Borlum moved into Fife and crossed the Firth of Forth in fishing boats.

He was charged with treason, but escaped from Newgate Prison with seven others the night before his trial was due to start.

[5] William Mackintosh, 4th of Borlum married Mary Reade, and they had two sons Lachlan and Shaw who both emigrated to the Colony of Georgia with the Highland Rangers a regiment in the British Army recruited by James Oglethorpe.

Edward became lawless and was the leader of a band of robbers who infested the Great Highland road through Inverness-shire.

A warrant was issued for his arrest and he fled the country, taking up service in the French army, after which there is no trace of him.