John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl
1871–1942 (age 71)
Biography
John Stewart-Murray, 8th Duke of Atholl, combined distinguished military service with a deep commitment to the Highland communities that shaped him. Born in 1871, he led with an attentive mind and believed that leadership meant both commanding with clarity and listening with humility.
St Bride's Church in Pitlochry holds his resting place, and the care he took for his regiments and for the people of his estates endures in stories told beside the River Tummel.