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noblewoman, philanthropist

widow of William Gordon of Rothiemay, a principal figure in feud between Gordons and Crichtons of Frendraught, donation to establish schoolmistress for education of girls in Aberdeen, school continued until 1872

 see Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online

see memorial to her at

womenofscotland.org.uk/women/katherine-forbes-lady-rothiemay