Walter Maule was the son and heir of Sir Henry Maule

Henry Maule

Sir Henry Maule was the son and heir of Sir William Maule, Baron of Panmure and Benvie and Ethana de Vallibus, daughter of John Vaux, Lord of Dirleton. William succeeded as Baron on his father's death and was married to Margaret Hay, daughter of Sir William Hay of Locherworth.He was knighted by...

, Baron of Panmure and Benvie and Margaret, daughter of Sir William Hay of Locherworth. He was warden of Kildrummy Castle

Kildrummy Castle

Kildrummy Castle is a ruined castle near Kildrummy, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. Though ruined, it is one of the most extensive castles of 13th century date to survive in eastern Scotland, and was the seat of the Earls of Mar....

 in the reign of David II

David II of Scotland

David II was King of Scots from 7 June 1329 until his death.-Early life:...

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The name of Walter's spouse is unknown, but he left two sons, William and Henry. William was named successor to the baronies of Panmure and Benvie on his father's death in 1348.