Richard Siward (d.1311)

Richard Siward
Lord of Kellie
Coat of arms of Richard Siward
Noble family	Siward
Spouse(s)	Firstly: unknown Secondly: Mary
Father	Richard Siward

Richard Siward (died 1311), Lord of Kellie, was a 13th-14th century Scottish noble.

He was the constables of Wigtown, Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Castles in 1292. Richard was captured at the Battle of Dunbar on 27 April 1296 and held prisoner in the Tower of London until he was released in August 1297. His son John was kept as a hostage for the good behavior of his father.

In 1298 Siward either built a new phase of Tibbers Castle, a fortification under English control. He was the sheriff of Fife in 1305 and the sheriff of Dumfries and the constable of Dumfries Castle in 1306.

After Robert the Bruce killed John Comyn, he captured several English-held castles including Tibbers. Siward was arrested along with several other English officials.

Richard from his first marriage had four children, those known are Richard and John. He married secondly Mary, the widow of Simon Fraser (d.1291) and they had no issue.