William Sutherland, 6th of Duffus

He was the son of William Sutherland, 5th of Duffus (died 1529) and his wife Janet, daughter of Alexander Innes.

Kynnard also conveyed to him, the lands of Aberscors, Invershin and others with the whole sale and transfer of Skelbo finally taking place on 15 September 1529.

A breach of the bond of service and manrent would incur a fine of £1500 Scots, £500 of which would have to be paid to Dornoch Cathedral, £500 to the Master of Sutherland and £500 to the King.

On 31 March 1530 James V of Scotland granted to William Sutherland, 6th of Duffus the non-entry duties of the lands of Galvell, Armadale, Farr and others in Strathnaver that had previously belonged to Hugh Mackay of Farr.

[1] William Sutherland, 6th of Duffus was killed sometime between March and September 1530,[2] by the Clan Gunn at Thurso, according to Sir Robert Gordon, 1st Baronet at the instigation of Andrew Stewart who was the Bishop of Caithness.