Agnes Randolph (Black Agnes)

Agnes Randolph, called Black Agnes for her dark complexion, was the daughter of Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, and in 1324 married Patrick, Earl of Dunbar and March.

While her husband was away in 1338, she took command of Dunbar Castle and held it for months against an English army, forcing the besiegers to abandon the blockade during the Second War of Scottish Independence. She died in 1369 and was buried near Mordington.