Andrew was sentenced to death and beheaded by the Scottish "Maiden" in January 1646 in St Andrews. Andrew's daughter, Bethia, married a kinsman, Francis Guthrie of Gagie, and as a result the title and estates remained with the Guthrie family.
In January 1646, Andrew was executed by beheading at St Andrews by the Scottish "Maiden".  His daughter, Bethia, married Francis Guthrie of Gagie, preserving the title and lands for the Guthrie family.