of Dalkeith (Earldom)
of Dalkeith (Earldom)
A peerage of the Kingdom of Scotland.
Letters patent issued on Fri 20th Apr 1663
To James Scott as Hereditary peerage subsidiary to another created by the same letters patent.
Nature of Special Remainder
Peerages which may be inherited by a female direct descendant.
Note: SR to hm by Anne, Countess of Buccleuch, failing whom to heirs of body of said Anne succeeding to estates and earldom of Buccleuch
Holders
| Number | Surname | Forenames | Held from | Held to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Scott | James | Fri 20th Apr 1663 | Sun 15th Jul 1685 |
| 3rd | Scott | Henry | Thu 22nd Apr 1751 | Sat 11th Jan 1812 |
| 4th | Montagu Scott | Charles William Henry | Sat 11th Jan 1812 | Tue 20th Apr 1819 |
| 5th | Montagu-Douglas-Scott | Walter Francis | Tue 20th Apr 1819 | Wed 16th Apr 1884 |
| 6th | Montagu-Douglas-Scott | William Henry Walter | Wed 16th Apr 1884 | Thu 5th Nov 1914 |
| 7th | Montagu-Douglas-Scott | John Charles | Thu 5th Nov 1914 | Sat 19th Oct 1935 |
| 8th | Montagu-Douglas-Scott | Walter John | Sat 19th Oct 1935 | Thu 4th Oct 1973 |
| 9th | Montagu Douglas Scott | Walter Francis John | Thu 4th Oct 1973 | Tue 4th Sep 2007 |
| 10th | Montagu Douglas Scott | Richard Walter John | Tue 4th Sep 2007 | - |