Nicholas sutherland, son of William Sutherland, 7th of Duffus, was a witness in 1562 to charters in favour of his elder brother.[10]. He is named also in charters of 1562[13] and 1566, and was also concerned in the affair of Berriedale

• [10] Origines Parochiales, ii. 632, 633, notes.
• [13] Origines Parochiales, ii. 633 n.

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(48) William Sutherland 7th of Duffus, died 1543. He married Elizabeth Stewart, and had issue:

• 48(a) Alexander (No. 49).
• 48(b) William Sutherland of Evelix, died about 1570.
• 48(c) Nicholas Sutherland, living 1566.