William Irvine (Scotland)
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William Irvine (also known as William de Irwin) was a Scots
soldier. He was granted land in Aberdeenshire
in 1323 by Robert the Bruce
for faithful service. This grant included a defensive work known as the Drum Tower, thus William became the first Laird of Drum. The holding later became the site of Castle Drum
. William was Keeper of the Rolls for Scotland from 1328 to 1331.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
soldier. He was granted land in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
in 1323 by Robert the Bruce
Robert I of Scotland
Robert I , popularly known as Robert the Bruce , was King of Scots from March 25, 1306, until his death in 1329.His paternal ancestors were of Scoto-Norman heritage , and...
for faithful service. This grant included a defensive work known as the Drum Tower, thus William became the first Laird of Drum. The holding later became the site of Castle Drum
Drum Castle
Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'....
. William was Keeper of the Rolls for Scotland from 1328 to 1331.