Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa facts for kids

The Marquess in March 1921.

Archibald Kennedy, the 3rd Marquess of Ailsa, was an important Scottish nobleman. He was born on September 1, 1847, and passed away on April 9, 1938. He was known for his love of sailing and for starting a shipbuilding company.

Early Life of Archibald Kennedy

Archibald was born on September 1, 1847. He was the oldest of three sons. His parents were Julia, Marchioness of Ailsa, and Archibald Kennedy, the 2nd Marquess of Ailsa. He had several brothers and sisters. His family had a long history of important noble titles in Scotland.

Archibald's Career

As a young man, Archibald served as an officer. He was part of the Coldstream Guards, a famous part of the British Army. In 1885, he started his own business. It was called the Ailsa Shipbuilding Company. This company built ships in Troon and Ayr, Scotland.

Becoming a Marquess

When his father died in 1870, Archibald became the 3rd Marquess of Ailsa. A Marquess is a high rank in the British nobility. He also received other important titles, like the Earl of Cassilis. With these titles came a lot of land in Ayrshire, Scotland. He also held a special job. From 1919 to 1937, he was the Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire. This role meant he was the King's representative in that area.

Archibald's Family Life

Isabella, Marchioness of Ailsa, photographed in 1902.

Lord Ailsa was married two times. His first marriage was in 1871 to Evelyn Stuart. Together, they had five children:

• Archibald Kennedy, 4th Marquess of Ailsa (1872–1943)
• Charles Kennedy, 5th Marquess of Ailsa (1875–1956)
• Lady Evelyn Kennedy (1876–1886), who died young.
• Lady Aline Kennedy (1877–1957)
• Angus Kennedy, 6th Marquess of Ailsa (1882–1957)

He married a second time in 1891 to Isabella MacMaster. She was from India. They had two more children:

• Lord Hugh Kennedy (1895–1970)
• Lady Marjory Kennedy (born 1898)

Lord Ailsa passed away at his home, Culzean Castle, in 1938. He was known for his beautiful gardens there.

Sailing Adventures

Archibald Kennedy was a very keen sailor. He studied navigation and loved being on the water. He had famous boat builder William Fife create several yachts for him. These included Foxhound in 1870, Bloodhound in 1874, and Sleuthhound in 1881. He even had his own small shipyard at Culzean Castle. There, he built his own 5-ton boat called Cocker.

Images for kids

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  The Marquess in March 1921.

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  Isabella, Marchioness of Ailsa, photographed in 1902.