William MacLellan, born c. 1647 in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, was the 4th Lord Kirkcudbright, a title he held from 1665 until his passing on 29 March 1668.
[1] [2] During William’s short tenure as Lord Kirkcudbright, Scotland experienced significant political and religious tension.
The re-establishment of Episcopacy under Charles II led to resistance from the Covenanters, culminating in events such as the Pentland Rising and harsh suppression of Presbyterian dissent.
Scotland was also significantly affected by the Second Dutch War, economic disruptions, and outbreaks of the plague.
Charles II also worked to consolidate royal control, leading to increased conflict with Presbyterian factions.