Huntingtower · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Huntingtower by John Buchan.
Dickson McCunn
major
Also known as Dickson, Mr. McCunn, Spring Mr. Dickson McCunn, auld McCunn, Mister McCunn, nevoy Dickson, Maister McCunn
Retired provision merchant who embarks on a spring adventure in Galloway.
John Heritage
major
Also known as Mr. John Heritage, Mr. Heritage, Heritage, Danish Brig Mr. John Heritage
A young poet and adventurer who joins McCunn in the quest.
Dougal
major
Also known as IV Dougal
A local boy who becomes a key ally and guide.
Saskia
major
A Russian princess held captive in the Dark Tower.
Sir Archibald Roylance
supporting
Also known as Sir Archibald, Sir Archie, Yon Sir Archibald, Sir Erchibald Roylance, Sir Erchibald, Yon Sir Erchibald
A local baronet who aids the heroes.
Mrs. Morran
supporting
Also known as Morran, Mrs. ¬†Morran, Mrs. ¬ÝMorran
A wise and resourceful local woman who helps the group.
Dobson
supporting
A villainous henchman working for the antagonists.
Thomas Yownie
supporting
Also known as Thomas
A young member of the Gorbals Die-Hards.
James Loudon
supporting
Also known as this Loudon, Mr. James Loudon, Mr. Loudon, Loudon, the factor Loudon, Maister Loudoun
The factor of Huntingtower estate, initially suspicious.
Wee Jaikie
supporting
Also known as Jaikie, Wee Jaikie—to
A small but brave member of the Gorbals Die-Hards.
Alexis Nicolaevitch
supporting
Also known as Alexis
A Russian prince and Saskia's brother.
Léon
supporting
A French ally of the Russian princess.
Cousin Eugénie
supporting
Also known as Cousin
Saskia's cousin and companion.
Mackintosh
minor
Also known as The philanthropic Mackintosh, the philanthropic Mackintosh, Mr. Mackintosh
A philanthropic businessman who funds the adventure.
Tibby
minor
A local girl who assists the group.
McGuffog
minor
A gamekeeper involved in the action.
Dogson
minor
A minor villain and henchman.
Spidel
minor
Also known as the Lett Spidel
A Latvian villain involved in the plot.
Mem
minor
A mysterious figure associated with the villains.
Spittal
minor
A local man who aids the heroes.
Quentin
minor
Also known as young Maister Quentin, Maister Quentin, poor Mr. Quentin, Mr. Quentin, old Quentin, Poor Quentin
An elderly servant at Huntingtower.
Peter Paterson
minor
Also known as Peter
A local man who helps the group.
Ecky
minor
A young boy from the village.
Dalquharter
minor
A local estate name used as a person reference.
Auntie Phemie
minor
An elderly relative of a character.
Mr. Caw
minor
Also known as Mr. Caw of Paton
A local businessman.
Paul Abreskov
minor
Also known as Paul, the Paul
A Russian villain and antagonist.
Lean
minor
A local man who assists the group.
Mr. McNair
minor
A local minister or figure.
Old Bill
minor
An elderly local character.
Sime
minor
A local man involved in the action.
Carfrae
minor
A local farmer or worker.
Mrs. McCunn
minor
Dickson McCunn's wife.
Tam Robison
minor
Also known as Tam, Robison
A local man who helps the group.
Glendonan
minor
Also known as Mr. Glendonan
A local figure.
Captain Kennedy
minor
A sea captain involved in the rescue.
Alexander Nicholson
minor
Also known as Mr. Nicholson
A local man.
Mademoiselle
minor
A French governess or companion.
Mrs. Brockie
minor
A local woman.
