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
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 -