Countess Marjorie of Carrick
F, b. before 1256, d. before 1292
Marjorie of was born before 1256 in Carrick, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Neil, 2nd Earl of Carrick and Margaret Stewart. Marjorie of married Adam de Kilconcath. before 4 October 1266 in Carrick, Ayrshire, Scotland. She acceded to her title as Countess of Carrick in 1256. Marjorie's husband, Adam, died in 1270, leaving her a widow. Adam died while on a crusade to the Holy Lands. Robert Bruce, a companion of Adam's, returned to Scotland with the news of his death. Marjorie was so taken with the young man, that she imprisoned him until he agreed to marry her. Marjorie of married 2nd Robert de Bruce VII Earl of Carrick, son of Robert de Bruce VI and Isabella de Clare, in 1271 in Carrick, Ayrshire, Scotland, at Turnberry Castle. Marjorie departed this life before 1292 in Carrick, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Children of Countess Marjorie of Carrick and Robert de Bruce VII Earl of Carrick
- Isabel Bruce b. c 1272, d. c 1358
- Christian Bruce b. 1273, d. 1356
- Robert de Bruce King of Scotland+ b. 11 Jul 1274, d. 7 Jun 1329
- Edward Bruce King of Ireland b. c 1276, d. 14 Oct 1318
- Naill Bruce b. c 1278, d. Sep 1306
- Margaret Bruce b. c 1280
- Mary Bruce b. c 1282, d. 1323
- Sir Thomas Bruce b. c 1284, d. 9 Feb 1307
- Alexander Bruce Dean of Glasgow b. c 1287, d. 9 Feb 1307
- Matilda Bruce b. c 1290