Strachan, John, 1778-1867, Canadian Anglican prelate, b. Scotland. As a member of the executive council of Upper Canada (1815-36) and of the legislative council (1820-41), he was an influential leader on the Conservative side. In 1839 he became the first Anglican bishop of Toronto. Strachan worked earnestly for education but always firmly advocated control by the Anglican church of all institutions of learning. In the long struggle to settle the matter of the Clergy Reserves, he unequivocally maintained that the Anglican church had the sole claim to their use.

Strachan is a surname, and may refer to:

• Andy Strachan drummer
• Douglas Strachan Scottish designer of stained glass windows
• Gavin Strachan footballer
• George Strachan Livestock Auctioneer
• Glenn Strachan Broadband Wireless and ICT Advisor
• Gordon Strachan Scottish footballer and manager
• Gordon C. Strachan aide to H R Haldeman
• Graham Strachan rock singer
• Harcus Strachan VC
• Hew Strachan military historian
• James Strachan National hockey league owner
• James McGill Strachan Canadian lawyer
• Sir John Strachan, 5th Baronet British Captain
• John Strachan Anglican bishop
• John Strachan (singer)
• Merrill Strachan Canadian politician
• Michaela Strachan British TV presenter
• Sir Richard Strachan, 6th Baronet British Admiral
• Zoe Strachan Scottish novelist

There is also a village of the same name:

• Strachan, Aberdeenshire