Alan Fitz-Walter, Steward to the King of Scots
Abt 1126 - 1204 (78 years)
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Name Alan Fitz-Walter [1] Suffix Steward to the King of Scots Born Abt 1126 Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland 
Gender Male Died 1204 probably Scotland Person ID I5783 Brown Genealogy Last Modified 26 Sep 2026
Father Sir Walter Fitz-Alan, Steward to the King of Scots, b. Abt 1106, Shropshire, England , d. Abt 1177, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland (Age 71 years) Relationship natural Mother Eschina de Londres, b. UNKNOWN, d. UNKNOWN Relationship natural Married Abt 1131 Roxburghshire, Scotland Family ID F1621 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Eva, b. Abt 1150, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN Married Abt 1175 Children 1. David Fitz-Walter, b. Abt 1175, Scotland , d. Bef 1204, probably Scotland (Age < 28 years) [natural]2. Avelina Stewart, b. Abt 1179, Scotland , d. UNKNOWN, probably Scotland [natural]3. Walter Fitz-Alan Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland, b. Abt 1180, Scotland , d. 1246, probably Scotland (Age 66 years) [natural]Last Modified 26 Sep 2026 Family ID F1628 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Alan inherited the office of Steward of the King of Scots from his father. Alan served as Steward (dapifer) to William the Lion, King of Scots. Alan allegedly accompanied Richard the Lionheart of England on the Third Crusade, from which he returned to Scotland in July 1191. None of the references, however, can be traced back to the period.
Alan became a patron of the Knights Templar and is responsible for expanding Templar influence in Scotland. There is no evidence, however, that he joined the Order before his death. Alan seems to have been a less active steward than his father. (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia suggests that it was during Alan's lifetime that his family acquired the Isle of Bute and that he was possibly responsible for the erection of Rothesay Castle on the island. However, it seems more likely that the marriage of his son Walter to Jean nighan Angus, Heiress of Bute and Arran is a more plausible explanation for the acquisition of Bute into the family holdings.
- Alan inherited the office of Steward of the King of Scots from his father. Alan served as Steward (dapifer) to William the Lion, King of Scots. Alan allegedly accompanied Richard the Lionheart of England on the Third Crusade, from which he returned to Scotland in July 1191. None of the references, however, can be traced back to the period.
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Sources - [S301] Stewart Society Website.
- [S301] Stewart Society Website.