Strachan baronets

There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Strachan, both in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia.

The Strachan Baronetcy, of Thornton, Kincardine, was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia in 1625 for Alexander Strachan, a favourite of King Charles I, and a Commissioner of the Exchequer.

Their arms were; or, a hart, tripping, at gaze, azure, attired sable.

According to Cokayne’s Complete Baronetage[1] the baronetcy was subsequently assumed by claimants with a very doubtful title to it.

Following the death of Sir Francis, two rival claimant lines are recorded.

Presumed to be the Shield of James Strachan of Inchtuthill, Bart. of Nova Scotia (~1683), and is the Shield of John Strachan, Bart. of Nova Scotia (Public Register, Vol. 1, 1740)