Patrick Gordon of Auchindoun

John Colville wrote that Auchindoun and other lairds were "obstinate" and not likely to willingly enter the king's peace.

[2] His wife Agnes Beaton came to court to plead on his behalf in June 1590, and made a favorable impression by bringing her daughter, Elizabeth Gordon, the heiress of Gight.

[5] Auchindoun stayed at Niddry Castle in West Lothian as the guest of Lord Seton in July 1590, hoping to regain royal favour, while his wife was again at court.

[8] In September 1593 the Synod of Fife took action against the Catholic Gordon family and others, excommunicating Auchindoun and the Earl of Huntly.

Auchindoun said to Jean Gordon, Countess of Sutherland he would "wash his hands shortly in the heart-blood of some of the best of the ministers".

Lord Auchindoun's cairn is said to mark the spot where Sir Patrick died from wounds received at the battle of Glenlivet