Alexander Burnett of Leys (d. 1619)
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Alexander Burnett of Leys (died 5 July 1619) was the Laird of Crathes Castle
in the late 16th and early 17th century, being credited for the completion of Crathes in 1596 He acquired Muchalls Castle
circa 1600 and commenced its early 17th century reconstruction. Having died in 1619, the completion of the Muchalls Castle work was carried out by Alexander Burnett's son, Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet
. Alexander Burnett's daughter Helen was married to John, Laird of Allardice on 3 September 1617.
Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle is a 16th century castle near Banchory in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years...
in the late 16th and early 17th century, being credited for the completion of Crathes in 1596 He acquired Muchalls Castle
Muchalls Castle
Muchalls Castle stands overlooking the North Sea in the countryside of Kincardine and Mearns, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The lower course is a well preserved double groined 13th century towerhouse structure, built by the Frasers of Muchalls. Upon this structure, the 17th century castle was begun by...
circa 1600 and commenced its early 17th century reconstruction. Having died in 1619, the completion of the Muchalls Castle work was carried out by Alexander Burnett's son, Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet
Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet
Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet of Leys was a feudal baron and leading Covenanter who had represented Kincardineshire in the Scottish Parliament in 1621.-Early years:...
. Alexander Burnett's daughter Helen was married to John, Laird of Allardice on 3 September 1617.