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Title: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: heedrapper on Tuesday 03 January 12 14:55 GMT (UK)

Hi Rootschatters,

I would like some help please with the descendants of Alexander Rose b. c1620 in Nairn and died 1661 in Caithness.

He is the grandson of William Rose 11th of Kilravock, and the 5th son of John Rose of Broadley.
Alexander Rose, was factor and chamberlain to the Earl of Caithness. It is not clear whether it is George Sinclair, the 5th Earl (1566–1643) or George Sinclair, the 6th Earl (resigned 1672).

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: veekay on Friday 27 July 12 18:52 BST (UK)

You might find something in the pages of History of Caithness J. T. Calder I found it here
http://www.caithness.org/history/historyofcaithness
I dont' know if it will help

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: GrahamSimons on Sunday 29 July 12 09:38 BST (UK)

As a long shot, you might write to the current (20th) Earl at the House of Lords?

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: veekay on Sunday 29 July 12 19:12 BST (UK)

I am so stupid, I could force (not) myself to go to the Earl of Caithness's museum and have a look to see what I can find out.   I will speak to him on Saturday and find out when it is open if it is of use that is

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: Wred on Sunday 12 August 12 21:59 BST (UK)

Veekay
Earl of Caithness museum? Not heard about this. could you tell me where it is, please?

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: veekay on Monday 13 August 12 14:10 BST (UK)

Sinclair Girnigoe castle.  It is really about the Templars but I am sure there is other stuff there as well.  Get in touch with Malcolm Caithness as I don't think it is open to the public.
Hope this helps

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: Wred on Monday 13 August 12 21:41 BST (UK)

Sinclair Girnigoe castle is open to the public but it is the remains of the castle, although worth a visit. No Templars they are in Roslyn chapel outside Edinburgh.

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: Wred on Monday 13 August 12 21:45 BST (UK)

For the descendants of Alexander Rose you might try Rosie or Ross.

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: veekay on Tuesday 14 August 12 13:30 BST (UK)

The castle is indeed a ruin and being worked on at various times  by archeologists.  There is a small museum of sorts where there is most definately information about the Sinclair/Templar connection this is not at the castle but in the private quarters up the hill from the castle (sorry about the vague directions).  Contact Malcolm Caithness he is the one with the knowledge of this.

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: Wred on Tuesday 14 August 12 22:51 BST (UK)

Yes thank you. I know where you are talking about now thats the Clan Sinclair centre at Noss Head lighthouse run by the gentleman who has done so much to preserve the Sinclair heritage. I believe this is a semi-private repository.

Title: Re: Factor and Chamberlain to Earl of Caithness
Post by: veekay on Wednesday 15 August 12 18:17 BST (UK)

Thats the place, blowed if I could remember the name of the lighthouse. May be I will meet you there!