About Robert Craigie
Lived 1685 – 1760 (aged 74–75). Robert Craigie was a British politician and judge.
Robert Craigie, Lord Craigie. Lord Advocate, painting by Allan Ramsay, 1743.
Robert Craigie of Glendoick, Lord Craigie (1688–1760) was a Scottish politician and judge. He was baptised on 4 March 1688 and died on 10 March 1760.
On 2 April 1742 he was elected member of parliament for the Tain Burghs constituency in northern Scotland. He continued to represent this seat until the general election of 1747, when he did not seek re-election.
Admitted as an advocate in 1710, he was appointed Lord Advocate in 1742 and Lord President of the Court of Session in 1754. He took the judicial title of Lord Craigie and lived at Glendoick House to the east of Perth.
Family
His great nephew was Robert Craigie, Lord Craigie.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Robert Craigie's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Robert Craigie's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Craigie?
Scottish politician and judge
When was Robert Craigie born?
Robert Craigie was born in 1685.
When did Robert Craigie die?
Robert Craigie died in 1760.
What was Robert Craigie's occupation?
Robert Craigie was a politician and judge.
What nationality was Robert Craigie?
Robert Craigie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Craigie of Glendoick, Lord Craigie
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Craigie. https://biography.guide/robert-craigie/
MLA: "Robert Craigie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-craigie/.
Chicago: "Robert Craigie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-craigie/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC