Background
Crawford was the son of Sir Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk and Katherine Stirling. Succeeding his father in 1381, he was known until his elevation to the peerage as Sir David Lindsay of Glenesk.
Crawford was the son of Sir Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk and Katherine Stirling. Succeeding his father in 1381, he was known until his elevation to the peerage as Sir David Lindsay of Glenesk.
Many historians believe that Lindsay was also the organiser for the Battle of the Clans at Perth in 1396. In the duel, Lindsay unhorsed Welles so easily that the crowd began yelling that he had nailed himself to his saddle. To prove he had not, Lindsay jumped off his horse and then back on, while still wearing his full suit of armour.
After he realized Welles was wounded he rushed to his aid and helped him to a nearby hospital.
He visited Welles every day while he was recovering and they became good friends. Lord Crawford died at Finavon Castle in 1407 and was buried at the church of the Greyfriars at Dundee.