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As Lord Glenlyon, he formed the Atholl Highlanders in 1839 as his personal bodyguard. In 1844, when Queen Victoria stayed at
Blair Castle, the Atholl Highlanders provided the guard for the Queen. So impressed was she with their turnout that she ordered they
be presented with colours, giving them official status as a British regiment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Home-Drummond
Anne, Duchess of Atholl (17 June 1814-22 May 1897) was born Anne Home-Drummond,
daughter of Henry Home-Drummond of Blair Drummond. On 29 October 1839 she married the
second Lord Glenlyon at Blair Drummond, thereby becoming Lady Glenlyon. In 1846 he
succeeded his uncle as seventh Duke of Atholl, and Anne became Duchess of Atholl. She
served as Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria in Lord Derby's short-lived government of
1852. The Duke of Atholl died in 1864, and Anne became Dowager Duchess of Atholl. In
1892, when Mr Gladstone again came to power, his policy of Home Rule for Ireland had
alienated many of the upper classes, and no lady of ducal rank could be found who was willing
to serve as Mistress of the Robes. The post therefore remained vacant, while the Dowager
Duchess of Atholl and the Duchess of Roxburghe performed the duties of the office.
http://www.visitdunkeld.com/atholl-memorial-fountain.htm
< The Atholl Memorial Fountain was funded by public subscription and built in 1866 'to the
memory of George Augustus Frederick John 6th Duke of Atholl'. The Duke had introduced a
piped water supply to Dunkeld, prior to which all water had to be drawn from the River Tay -
hence all the wynds leading to the water. The Fountain was designed by C S Robertson and
erected on the site of the Market Cross.
Several changes are apparent over the years, but there is fine detail in the carvings, which
include native animals and birds. Masonic symbols are also incorporated, the 6th Duke was
Grand Master Mason of Scotland from 1843 until his death in 1864.
68. John Whyte-Melville of Bennochy and Strathkinnes 1864-67
John Whyte Melville lived in Bennochy, Fife. 1 He lived in Strathkinness, Fife, Scotland. b. 21 June 1797, d. 16 July 1883
John Whyte Melville was born on 21 June 1797 in Bennochy, Fife, Scotland. 1 He married Lady Catherine Anne Sarah Osborne,
daughter of Francis Godolphin-Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds and Catherine Anguish, on 1 June 1819 in Straithkineses, Fife,
Scotland, or in Strathkainer. 1 He died on 16 July 1883 at age 86
Family Lady Catherine Anne Sarah Osborne b. 13 March 1798, d. 23 December 1878
1. Children Catherine Margaret Melville+ d. 23 Apr 1856
2. John George Whyte Melville b. 19 Jul 1821, d. 5 Dec 1878 1
3. Maria Louisa Melville b. 1825 1
http://www.theroyalandancientgolfclub.org/index.cfm?cfid=4410458&cftoken=29126100&action=heritage.artgallery.gallery&id=2
John Whyte Melville (1797-1883) stands out as one of the foremost figures in the history of the Union Club and the Royal and
Ancient. He became a member of the latter in 1816, when it was still known as the Society of St Andrews Golfers and in 1823 he
served as Captain. A dedicated if not very accomplished golfer, his skills lay more in the administrative side of Club affairs. For six
decades he worked tirelessly as a committee man for both the Union Club and the R&A. When they formally merged in 1877, Whyte
Melville took the chair of the new management committee of the amalgamated clubs. It was indeed a mark of the esteem in which
he was held, that he was given the honour of laying the foundation stone of the clubhouse when building work began in 1853. When
the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) was elected to serve as captain in 1863, it was John Whyte Melville who stepped in as acting
captain in the Prince's absence, to drive the ball from the first tee. Whyte Melville was elected Captain for a second time in 1883, a
rare occurrence, but died before he could take office.
The artist who painted the portrait was Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), also a Club member and a
friend of John Whyte Melville. Grant came from a golfing family. One of his brothers, John, was
Captain of the Club in 1839 and another, James Hope (later Sir James Hope Grant) won the Royal
Medal in 1838. Francis Grant himself had been elected a member in 1823. Grant trained as a lawyer,
but gave up his studies to concentrate on painting. He produced other sporting images, particularly
hunting scenes, but it is in the realm of portraiture that he established his reputation. By 1837, he was
recognised as one of London's leading portraitists, much favoured by Queen Victoria. He began
exhibiting works at the Royal Academy in 1834. In 1842, he was elected ARA and in 1851, he
achieved full academician status. He was the first Scotsman to serve as President of the Royal
Academy, having received his appointment in 1866. Queen Victoria knighted him soon afterwards.
The portrait of John Whyte Melville was commissioned in 1874. It has hung in the Big Room of the
Club since it was completed that same year.
Citation: Lori Fletcher, "re: Melville Family," e-mail message from (Melbourne,
Australia) to Darryl Lundy, 22-24 July 2004. Hereinafter cited as "re: Melville Family".
http://www.louisxiv.demon.co.uk/standrewscc/2003/0311agenda.html
Whyte Melville Memorial
Written submission from Keith McCartney to the November 2003 meeting of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council
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