Malcolm Fleming, 3rd Lord Fleming facts for kids

Malcolm Fleming, the 3rd Lord Fleming, was an important Scottish nobleman who lived from about 1494 to 1547. He served as the Lord Chamberlain of Scotland for King James V starting in 1524. This was a very important job, like being a chief manager for the King's household and finances.

Early Life and Family

Malcolm Fleming was the son and heir of John Fleming, 2nd Lord Fleming. Sadly, his father was killed in 1524 during a conflict with the Tweedie family from Drumelzier.

Captured by the English

In November 1542, Malcolm Fleming was captured by the English army during the Battle of Solway Moss. He was later set free after a payment of 1,000 Scottish marks was made for his release in 1548.

During a time when Scotland was ruled by a regent (someone who governs for a young king or queen), Malcolm Fleming helped Mary of Guise by carrying messages to the English ambassador, Ralph Sadler. He also welcomed English messengers to his home at Cumbernauld Castle in 1544.

His Home and Church

Malcolm Fleming's main home was Boghall, located in Biggar. In 1545, he started building a special church there called a collegiate church. Interestingly, the Tweedie family, who had been in a conflict with his family, had already helped fund a chaplain at this church in 1531. This was part of how their conflict was settled.

Family Life

Malcolm Fleming married Janet Stewart. She was a daughter of King James IV of Scotland. They received special permission to marry on February 26, 1525.

They had several children, including:

• James Fleming, 4th Lord Fleming (who died in 1558). He married Barbara Hamilton.
• John Fleming, 5th Lord Fleming.
• Joanna Fleming. She married John Livingston, who was killed at the Battle of Pinkie along with her father. She later married John Sandilands of Calder, and then David Craufurd of Kerse.
• Janet Fleming. She married Richard Brown.
• Agnes Fleming (who died before 1597). She married William Livingstone, 6th Lord Livingston.
• Margaret Fleming (who died before 1587). She married Robert Graham, who also died at the Battle of Pinkie. She later married Thomas Erskine and then John Stewart, 4th Earl of Atholl.
• Mary Fleming. She was a Lady-in-Waiting to Mary Queen of Scots and married Mary's secretary, William Maitland of Lethington.
• Elizabeth Fleming (who died after 1550). She married William Crichton, 5th Lord Crichton of Sanquhar.

Malcolm Fleming also had two sons named John and William.

Death and Legacy

Malcolm Fleming died on September 10, 1547, when he was about 53 years old. He was killed during the Battle of Pinkie.

In his will, he mentioned that Mary of Guise owed him £50. He also wished to be buried in his new church in Biggar and for his father's remains to be moved there as well. His eldest son, James Fleming, inherited Cumbernauld Castle. His wife was to receive Boghall, except for its artillery.