Balquhidder Rob Roy MacGregor’s Grave

Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734)
Outlaw and folk hero
Rob Roy MacGregor became a clan leader and, in 1701, acquired land on Loch Lomondside and at Balquidder, where he prospered as a legitimate cattle dealer. A business transaction with the duke of Montrose turned sour when one of his men absconded with the duke's money. An order was issued for Rob Roy's arrest, he was evicted from his Loch Lomond land by the duke's factor. The earl of Breadalbane came to his rescue, giving him land in Glen Dochart where, in 1713, he renewed his cattle raiding. He led the MacGregors during the Jacobite Rising of 1715 and was accused of high treason. Government mercenaries burned his house. In 1716, the duke of Argyll gave him land at Glen Shira and his raiding activities resumed until he was captured by the duke of Atholl. He escaped, was eventually forced to submit to General Wade in 1725 but granted a Royal Pardon in 1727. He died peacefully in his own bed at Balquidder in 1734.
Rob Roy his wife Helen sons Coll & Robert are buried in the old parish church at Balquidder , which I was pleased to help the stone masons on one of my visits whilst his gravestone and site was being restored : a memory I will cherish forever:

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Thanks so much Sandra : yes we finally got Teeny a new car : this Saturday is the pick up for it : take care : Charlie

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Hello Charlie that's weird I was going to ask you yesterday if you had been up to rob Roy's grave I was up there a few years ago good to see the area again cheers 👍

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