Rob Strachan facts for kids
Charles Robert Lund (Rob) Strachan was born on June 5, 1960, in Münster, West Germany. His family was part of the British Army stationed there. Rob Strachan comes from the Mill of Strachan in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is the chosen leader, known as the Commander, of Clan Strachan. Rob has traveled a lot because his father, Benjamin Leckie Strachan, was a British Ambassador. He lived in six different countries in the Middle East and also spent six years in Canada.
The Mill of Strachan is a 50-acre property that Rob Strachan is expected to inherit. This land is used for farming, including raising sheep. It also has a riding school, a place for highland ponies, and a fishing area.
In 2014, Clan Strachan held a special meeting in Edinburgh. This meeting was overseen by an official from the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is in charge of Scottish heraldry and titles. Everyone at the meeting agreed that Rob Strachan should be recognized as the Commander of Clan Strachan. A few days later, the Lord Lyon King of Arms officially appointed Rob as Commander. He will serve in this role for up to 10 years. After this time, it is hoped he will become the permanent, hereditary Chief of Strachan.
About Rob Strachan
Early Life and Education
Rob Strachan went to Loretto School in Scotland from 1969 to 1977. Later, he studied at South London College in 1980-81. He also attended Harper Adams University, an agricultural college, from 1982 to 1983.
Life on the Isle of Mull
In 1994, Rob bought an old mill on the Isle of Mull. He fixed it up and turned it into a three-bedroom house. He lived there for 10 years with his partner and two of his four children. While living on Mull, Rob enjoyed playing rugby with the Mull Rugby Club.
Work and Hobbies
For most of his life, Rob Strachan has worked for himself in building and landscaping. In 2008, he returned to The Mill of Strachan. There, he built a home and fixed up the fish ponds and dams. He now manages the rainbow trout fishery at the Mill's lochs.
Rob is also very musical. He plays the guitar, piano, and bagpipes. He is a member of ‘The Banchory Singers’, a choir that won an award at the 2012 Aberdeen Music Festival. In 2010, Rob was a semi-finalist in the Pop category of the UK Songwriting Contest. His song, Nefertiti was a Queen, was even played on BBC Radio 6 and BBC Radio Scotland.
