Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Craigie, Robert

by James McMullen Rigg

CRAIGIE, ROBERT (1685–1760), judge, son of Lawrence Craigie of Kilgraston, born in 1685, was admitted advocate 1710, appointed lord advocate in 1742, and president of the court of session 1754. He is described by Lord Woodhouslee as a lawyer of great acumen, knowledge, and industry. He died on 10 March 1760.

[Brunton and Haig's Senators of the College of Justice.]

J. M. R.