Richard de Moravia

Richard de Moravia or Richard de Moray of Culbin or of Cubyn, was a Scottish nobleman famed for his victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Embo which took place in Sutherland, Scotland in 1245.

Origins Richard was a son of Murdac (Muiredach), son of Alexander de Moravia. This is proven in a charter from Abbot of Dunfermline, which identifies Richard as "Ric de Moravia fil Murdaci filii Alexandri de Moravia".

He was also either the cousin, or nephew,

Castle and lands

Richard de Moravia received from his elder brother, Gilbert, all of the lands that Gilbert had received from Hugo Freskyn, He also held lands at Kincorth, Kintessoch, Kildun, Ethder, Calder, Newton, Invershin, Ferrinbuscay and Assynt. His wife Marjorie, brought lands at Naughton as part of her dowry. The plan worked and the Danes were routed by the arrival of the Earl. widow of Peter Hay, she was the daughter and heiress of Alan de Lascelles. They had four sons: Sir Alexander, William, Sir Malcolm, and Sir Patrick.

Their great-grandson Alan;

The Murrays of Culbin and Pulrossie were also descendants of Richard. The Murray of Culbin coat of arms is recorded as Sable, three stars argent.