 Therefore, the Barony of Strachan is located within the Highland Region.These lands, including Birse and Durris (RMS, ii, no.251; and Rotuli Scotiae, i, p 10; Skene, 1890), as well as the Howe O' Mearns fell under the demesne of the Mormaer of the Mearns, Máel Petair of Mearns.