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unusual facts about Saltoun



Alexander Fraser, 11th Lord Saltoun

Alexander Fraser, 11th Lord Saltoun (1604–1693), was a Scottish peer and the 10th Laird of Philorth.

Saltoun Hall

Andrew Fletcher (1653–1716) the grandson of the first at Saltoun was known, during his life and in death, as 'The Patriot', for his unflinching opposition to the Acts of Union 1707.

William Abernethy Drummond

Drummond, born in 1719 or 1720, was descended from the family of Abernethy of Saltoun in East Lothian.

Yester Parish Church

The village forms part of Yester Parish, and is a linked charge which combines the parishes of Bolton & Saltoun, and Humbie.


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