Thomas Charteris

Sir Thomas Charteris born de Longueville (died 1346) styled "of Amisfield", later Lord of Kinfauns with lands granted to him by King Robert the Bruce in 1340. Also known as the "Red Rover" as a pirate, (French origin) Scottish knight, and prominent supporter of Sir William Wallace and Robert the Bruce during Scotland’s Wars of Independence. Charteris’ legacy is closely tied to his daring exploits, loyalty to Scottish sovereignty, and his eventual reward of lands and title that became associated with his family for generations.

Some say, he married the heiress of Charteris of Kinfauns and took from her the name, and built a castle and became the first lord of Kinfauns. Certainly, he adopted the name Charteris and his descendants held land at Kinfauns, and crown charters of confirmation for the lordship from Kings in the following centuries.

He was appointed ambassador to England. In 1342 he was appointed Lord Chancellor of Scotland by David II. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross.

His sword is believed to be within Kinfauns Castle.

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