Archibald Kennedy, 8th Marquess of Ailsa facts for kids
Archibald Angus Charles Kennedy, 8th Marquess of Ailsa (born September 13, 1956 – died January 15, 2015), was a Scottish nobleman. He held several important titles, including the 19th Earl of Cassilis and the 8th Baron Ailsa.
Early Life and Education
Archibald Angus Charles Kennedy was born on September 13, 1956. His birthplace was Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. He was the older of two sons born to Archibald Kennedy, 7th Marquess of Ailsa and Mary (née Burn).
Archibald grew up at Cassillis House, another important family home. He went to Strathallan School and later studied forestry and farming.
Understanding His Titles
The Marquess of Ailsa is the traditional leader, or Clan Chief, of Clan Kennedy. This means he was the head of a very old Scottish family.
The title "Marquess of Ailsa" comes from Ailsa Craig, a small island in the Firth of Clyde. This island is owned by the Kennedy family. In 2011, the Marquess decided to put the island up for sale. By March 2013, it was being offered for over £1,500,000.
Archibald became the 8th Marquess of Ailsa and inherited his other titles on April 7, 1994. This happened after his father passed away. When Archibald himself died, his brother, David Kennedy, became the 9th Marquess of Ailsa. David's son, Archibald David Kennedy, is next in line for the title.
Career and Work
Archibald Kennedy joined the military, serving in the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons). He later became an instructor, teaching skiing and mountain skills to young army teams. He worked in the Scottish Highlands and the Brecon Beacons in Wales. After his military service, he retired from the Ayrshire Yeomanry.
After his time in the army, he worked in sales, marketing, and farming. He then started his own travel company called Lord Charles Tours. This company organized trips to places like Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, and Lapland.
Personal Life
In 1979, Lord Ailsa married Dawn Leslie Anne Keen. They had two daughters:
- Lady Rosemary Margaret Kennedy (born 1980)
- Lady Alicia-Jane Lesley Kennedy (born 1981)
The 8th Marquess of Ailsa passed away on January 15, 2015. He was visiting Altamonte Springs, Florida, for a Kennedy family event at the time.
