Sir Patrick Murray of Saltcoats, was the son of Sir William Murray, Baronet, of Dunerne (created 1630), and Lady Margaret Alexander, daughter of William, 1st Earl of Stirling. Janet, Sir Patrick Murray’s daughter and heiress, married Sir Charles Halkett, Baronet, of Pitfirrane (created 1671). Sir Patrick was a successful financier who obtained a number of estates and consequently had various landed designations.