Strachan is a surname of Scottish origin (''see

Clan Strachan Clan Strachan is a Scottish clan originating from the barony (now village) of Strachan, in Aberdeenshire. The clan does not have a clan chief, chief, therefore it is considered by Court of the Lord Lyon and the Stand Council of Scottish Chiefs a ...

, Strachan Baronets''), which is pronounced or . Notable people with the surname include: *

Allerdyce Strachan Allerdyce Cooper Strachan is a Bahamian law enforcement officer. Strachan was a Superintendent of Police within the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the first woman to rise to that rank. Early life and education Allerdyce Cooper was born in Rock Sou ...

, Bahamian police officer *

Andy Strachan Andrew Douglas Strachan (born 20 August 1974) is an Australian rock musician. In 1994, after growing up in Adelaide, he relocated to Melbourne, and in 2000 he became the drummer of Sydney-based alternative rock group, Pollyanna (band), Pollyann ...

, drummer *

Anthonique Strachan Anthonique Strachan (; born 22 August 1993) is a Bahamian sprinter, is the 2012 100m and 200m World Junior Champion. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics, in 200 m. and 4 × 400 m rela ...

, Bahamian runner *

Archibald Strachan Archibald Strachan (died 1652) was a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, reaching the rank of colonel. Early in the English Civil War Strachan served in the English Army under Sir William Waller taking part in a number o ...

, Scottish soldier *

Douglas Strachan Douglas Strachan (26 May 1875, Aberdeen, Scotland – 20 November 1950) is considered the most significant Scottish designer of stained glass windows in the 20th century. He is best known for his windows at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherl ...

, Scottish designer of stained glass windows *

Gavin Strachan Gavin David Strachan (born 23 December 1978) is a Scottish professional association football coach, and former player and sports journalist. He is currently a first team coach at Scottish Premiership club Celtic, and he was assistant manager at ...

, Scottish footballer *

Geoffrey Strachan Geoffrey Strachan is a noted translator of French and German literature into English. He is best known for his renderings of the novels of French-Russian writer Andreï Makine. In addition, he has also translated works by Yasmina Réza, Nathacha ...

, translator of French and German into English *

Gilbert Strachan Gilbert Innes Strachan, CBE (August 1888 - 9 December 1963) was a prominent British researcher and professor of medicine. Early life and education Born in Bristol to James and Agnes ( Todd) Strachan, he graduated from the University of Glasgow ...

, Professor of medicine *

Graeme Strachan Graeme Ronald Strachan (pronounced "Strawn") (2 January 195229 August 2001), professionally billed and known as "Shirley" Strachan or Shirl, was an Australian singer, songwriter, radio and television presenter, and carpenter. He was the lead si ...

, Australian singer and television personality, known as "Shirley" Strachan *

Gordon Strachan Gordon David Strachan ( born 9 February 1957) is a Scottish former football coach and player. He played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team. He has since managed Cove ...

, Scottish footballer and manager * Gordon Strachan (minister) (1934–2010), Church of Scotland minister, theologian, university lecturer and author * Gordon C. Strachan, aide to H R Haldeman *

Harcus Strachan Henry Mareus "Harcus" Strachan (; 7 November 1884 – 1 May 1982) was a Scottish born Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Co ...

, a Scottish-born Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Hew Strachan Sir Hew Francis Anthony Strachan ( ), (born 1 September 1949) is a British military historian, well known for his leadership in scholarly studies of the British Army and the history of the First World War. He is currently professor of internati ...

, military historian *

Hugh Strachan Hugh Strachan (born 21 February 1939) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Motherwell, Morton, Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football, football club from ...

, Scottish footballer *

James Strachan (ice hockey) James Strachan may refer to: * James Strachan (Australian politician) (1810–1875), Australian politician and merchant * James Strachan (educator) (1883–1973), New Zealand school principal * James Strachan (ice hockey) (1876–1939), Canadian i ...

, Canadian ice hockey executive *

James Strachan (programmer) Apache Groovy is a Java-syntax-compatible object-oriented programming language for the Java platform. It is both a static and dynamic language with features similar to those of Python, Ruby, and Smalltalk. It can be used as both a programming lang ...

, developer of the Apache Groovy programming language *

James McGill Strachan James McGill Strachan (July 1, 1808 – January 22, 1870) was a lawyer, business and political figure in Canada West (now Ontario), in the Province of Canada. Stachan was born in Cornwall in Upper Canada in 1808, the oldest son of John St ...

, Canadian lawyer *

Sir John Strachan, 5th Baronet Sir John Strachan (died 28 December 1777) was a baronet and chief of Clan Strachan. He served in the Royal Navy, rising to the rank of captain and commanding a number of warships. His nephew, Richard Strachan, would also go on to have a dis ...

, British sea captain *

John Strachan John Strachan (; 12 April 1778 – 1 November 1867) was a notable figure in Upper Canada and the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. He is best known as a political bishop who held many government positions and promoted education from common sch ...

(1778–1867), Anglican bishop in Canada *

John Strachan (linguist) John Strachan (1862–1907) was a scholar of Sanskrit, Ancient Greek and the Celtic languages. He was a professor at Owens College and the Victoria University of Manchester. He is best remembered for the ''Thesaurus Palaeohibernicus'', a collectio ...

, scholar of Celtic languages *

John Strachan (singer) John Strachan (1875–1958) was a Scottish farmer and Traditional singer of Bothy Ballads including several old and influential versions of the famous Child Ballads. He had a huge repertoire of traditional songs, and was recorded by the likes of ...

Joshua Strachan Joshua Strawn (born 1976), known professionally as Joshua Strachan, is a songwriter, record producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Biography Joshua Strachan was born in a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa, grew up and currently resides in Roan ...

, musician, record producer *

Keith Strachan Keith Strachan (born 21 January 1944) is an English composer and theatre director. He co-wrote the song "Mistletoe and Wine", which got Cliff Richard the 1988 UK Christmas number one. His TV work includes the theme music for the worldwide franch ...

, composer, theatre director *

Linda Strachan Linda Strachan BEM (born 18 October 1961) is a British fencer. She competed in the women's foil events at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. In June 2015, she was awarded with the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours The Bir ...

, Scottish author *

Matthew Strachan Matthew Strachan ( or ; 11 December 1970 – 8 September 2021) was an English composer and singer-songwriter. His best known work is the music for British television game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' written with his father Keith, ...

(1970–2021), songwriter *

Merrill Strachan The Conservative Party of Canada ran a full slate of candidates in the 2004 federal election, and won 99 seats out of 308 to form the Official Opposition. Many of the party's candidates have their own biography pages; information about others may ...

, Canadian politician * Mike Strachan (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michaela Strachan Michaela Evelyn Ann Strachan (born 7 April 1966) is an English television presenter and singer. Early life Born in Ewell, Surrey, Strachan grew up in Hinchley Wood and attended Chadsworth Stage School, then Claremont Fan Court School, both in ...

, British TV presenter *

Sir Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet Sir Richard John Strachan, 6th Baronet GCB (27 October 1760 – 3 February 1828) was a British officer of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral. Sir Dicky, as his friends r ...

, British admiral *

Steve Strachan (sheriff) Steve Strachan (born January 26, 1965) is an American law enforcement officer and politician. He has served as the Chief of the Bremerton, Washington Police Department, Chief of the Lakeville, Minnesota Police Department, the Chief of the Kent, ...

, American law enforcement officer and politician *

Zoë Strachan Zoë Strachan (born 1975) is a Scottish novelist and journalist. She also teaches creative writing at the University of Glasgow. Biography Strachan grew up in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. She studied Archaeology and Philosophy at the University of Gl ...

, Scottish novelist

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