- Born circa 1548
- Deceased on January 14, 1610, at the approximate age of 61 years
Parents
- Edward Bruce (1505 - c. 1565), Laird of Blairhall
- Alison Christina Reid (1507 - 1565)
Family
- Married with Magdalene Clerk, issuing
Occupations
- ambassador to England
- Master of the Rolls (1603 - 1611)