. The parish of Strathblane and its inhabitants from early times : a chapter in Lennox history. 853 he was removed as Envoy-Extraordinary to Copenhagen, and he wassent in 1858 to Madrid, and in i860 to the Hague. In 1862 he was ap-pointed Ambassador to BerHn. In 1864 he was transferred to St. Petersburgwith the same high rank, and finally, in 1871, he became Ambassador atVienna, There were few men who were so constantly employed in diplomacy, orwho represented Great Britain atso many Courts; and throughouthis long and brilliant career SirAndrew was uniformly successfulin . supporting with dign
. The parish of Strathblane and its inhabitants from early times : a chapter in Lennox history. 853 he was removed as Envoy-Extraordinary to Copenhagen, and he wassent in 1858 to Madrid, and in i860 to the Hague. In 1862 he was ap-pointed Ambassador to BerHn. In 1864 he was transferred to St. Petersburgwith the same high rank, and finally, in 1871, he became Ambassador atVienna, There were few men who were so constantly employed in diplomacy, orwho represented Great Britain atso many Courts; and throughouthis long and brilliant career SirAndrew was uniformly successfulin . supporting with dignity andgood temper the interests of hiscountry, and securing the friend-ship and respect of the Courts towhich he was accredited. Whenhe retired in 1877 he was offereda peerage in recognition of hisservices. This he declined, butafterwards accepted a baronetcyunder the style of Sir AndrewBuchanan of Dunburgh, from theplace of that name in Craigend.^He finished his useful life in theparish of his adoption, and diedat Craigend in November, 1882. His pleasant manners, interesting conversation,. THE ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF THE BUCHANANS OF DUNBURGH,BARONETS, As registered hi the Lyon Office, Edinburgh, and College ofAnns, London. ^Mr. James Buchanan and Lady Janet lived at Craigend from 1851 till i860, when theformer died. Many in the parish must still remember the tall, erect figure of the handsomeold man, and none who knew her can soon forget the amiability and kindly placid mannersof the equally handsome old lady. - The Buchanans of Craigend represent, and bear, the arms of Ardenconnel, as registeredin the Lyon Office, Edinburgh. But in virtue of a Royal licence, dated 8th April, 1879, andrecorded in the College of Arms, London, pursuant to a warrant from the Earl Marshal ofEngland, they are entitled to use supporters also. The words of the Royal licence are—Know ye that, although the privilege of bearing supporters be limited to the Peers of our 5o T-HE PARISH OF STRATHBLANE. an
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