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Baronage of Scotland

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In Scotland, "baron" or "baroness" is a rank of the ancient nobility of the Baronage of Scotland, a hereditary title of honour, and refers to the holder of a barony, formerly a feudal superiority (dominium directum) or prescriptive barony attached to land erected into a free barony by Crown Charter, this being the status of a minor baron, recognised by the crown as noble, but not a peer.

The Court of the Lord Lyon representing the monarch in Scotland,[2] institutional writers,[3][4] the registry of Scots Nobility,[5] the Scottish Law Commission Government Website,[6][7] UK Government Legislation Website[8] and the Scottish Parliament[9] all refer to the noble title of a Scottish baron.[10]

A Scottish barony is the only UK title of nobility which can be legally alienated from the bloodline of its previous possessor. It is not subject to the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925, a law for new grants and these are existing titles and Scottish baronies by their nature were erected in crown charters as free baronies and are thus freely assignable. Crown charters refer to "heirs and assignees", unlike other hereditary noble titles with rules of succession. That said, titles in the Baronage of Scotland are often passed down through the generations, staying within the family lineage.

The dignity of baron is protected in law by the Scottish Parliament after the abolition of the feudal system in the Abolition of Feudal Tenure, etc. (Scotland) Act 2000, which came into force in 2004. After this date extant feudal titles ceased to be feudal, becoming personal titles, no longer attached to the land. Therefore, it is incorrect to refer to them as "feudal barons" today. The correct term is simply "baron."[11]

Heraldry for Scottish baronies is governed by the Court of the Lord Lyon. This court issued a ruling in April 2015 that may recognise a person possessing a barony (and other titles that are but nobler titles of baron within the Baronage of Scotland lord/earl/marquis/duke see lordships in the Baronage of Scotland) on petition. The Lord Lyon King of Arms now prefers the approach of recognising the particular dignity as expressed in the Crown Charter that the petitioner presents.[12] Scottish baronies may be passed to any person, of either sex, by inheritance or assignation.[9]

Scotland has a distinct legal system within the United Kingdom. Historically, in the Kingdom of Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, as the Sovereign's minister in matters armorial, was at once herald and judge.

The Scottish baronage predates the Scottish peerage and they coexist to this day. The Scottish equivalent of an English baron is a Lord of Parliament.

History

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A "Scottish Prescriptive Barony by Tenure" was, until 2004, the description of the only genuine degree of title of British nobility capable of being disponed along with the caput (or property), rather than passing strictly by blood inheritance.

Statutes of 1592 and the Baronetcy Warrants of King Charles I show the non-peerage Table of Precedence as: Baronets, Knights, Barons, Lairds, Esquire and Gentlemen.

A General Register of Sasines was set up by statute in 1617, with entry in the Register giving the prescriptive right (right by normal or correct usage), after so many years, to the caput or essence of the barony. The individual who owned the said piece of land containing the caput was hence the baron or baroness. Uncertainty over armorial right was removed by the Lyon Register being set up by statute in 1672, such that no arms were to be borne in Scotland unless validly entered in Lyon Register.

Ayton Castle, Scottish Borders, caput of the barony of Ayton. Built in 1851 in the Scottish Baronial style by William Mitchell-Innes, then baron of Ayton, to the design of James Gillespie Graham

Until 1874, each new baron was confirmed in his barony by the Crown by Charter of Confirmation. Until 28 November 2004, a barony was an estate of land held directly of the Crown, or the Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. It was an essential element of a barony title that there existed a Crown Charter erecting the land into a barony, recorded in the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland. Often the original Charter was later lost; however an Official Extract has the same legal status as the original Charter.

From the Treaty of Union of 1707 until 1999, a unified Parliament of Great Britain (since January, 1801, the Parliament of the United Kingdom), at Westminster, was responsible for passing legislation affecting private law both north and south of the Scottish border. In 1999, the devolved Scottish Parliament was established, and private law measures can now be passed at Holyrood, the seat of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Using a "prescriptive feudal grant" allowed developers to impose perpetual conditions affecting the land. The courts became willing to accept the validity of such obligations, which became known as "real burdens". In practical and commercial terms, these real burdens were like English leasehold tenure.

Abolition of feudal tenure

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The first Scottish Executive was committed to abolishing the feudal system. On 28 November 2004, the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 came into full force and effect, putting an end to Scotland's feudal system. Under Scots law, a Scottish Prescriptive Barony by Tenure is now an incorporeal hereditament, no longer a feudal title, not attached to the land and remains the only genuine, prescriptive, degree of title of UK nobility capable of being transferred or conveyed – since under Section 63(1) of the Act, the dignity of baron is preserved after the abolition of the feudal system.[13][14] However, the Abolition Act did end the ability to obtain feudal land privileges by inheriting or acquiring the caput (land or castle) in Scotland. In common law jurisdictions, land may still be owned and inherited through a barony if the land is titled in "the Baron of X" as baron rather than in the individual's name. In America, it passes with the barony as a fee simple appurtenance to an otherwise incorporeal hereditament, the barony being treated like a landowning corporation.[15] In Scotland, the practice has not been tested in a Court of Session case since the Act.

One of the oldest baronage titles in Scotland, the Baron of the Bachuil, has not depended on land ownership for centuries; the barony passes along with the possession of a certain ancient stick, "The Bachuil Mór", which was once the bishop's staff of Saint Moluag in the year 562. Unlike all other barons in Scotland, the lawful possessor of the stick is the Baron of the Bachuil, regardless of landholdings.[16]

On 28 November 2004 the Abolition of Feudal Tenure Act came into force in Scotland. Prior to the Act, Scottish baronies (including lordships and earldoms) remained the only noble titles in the UK that were transferable following the sale of land containing a caput (i.e. superiority)[clarification needed]. With the implementation of the Act, all Scottish baronage titles became incorporeal heritable property, meaning they existed but without any physical attributes (e.g. land ownership which is corporeal property).[17][18]

Most baronies were created (erected) prior to 1745, but one was erected as late as 1824. Since the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 came into effect, the Lord Lyon, who is the Chief Herald of Scotland, has restored a more traditional form to the coat of arms of a baron. Barons are now identified by the helm befitting their degree. A new policy statement has been made by the Lord Lyon to this effect.

The holder of the dignity of a barony may petition the Lord Lyon for a grant of arms, as he falls under the jurisdiction of the Lyon's Court. A policy statement has been made to this effect by the Lord Lyon.[12] The Lyon Court has no jurisdiction in relation to the assignation, or legal transfer of, baronial titles.

Usage

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An English barony is a peerage (yet Article 10 of the Tenures Abolition Act 1660 allows for some remaining non-peer baronies not converted by writ to remain as feudal baronies of free socage "incorporeal hereditament"); but whether Scottish barons rightfully rank as peers is disputable.[19] They are known as minor barons currently treated as noble titles of less than peerage rank. The Scottish equivalent of an English baron is "Lord of Parliament".

The baronial title tends to be used when a landed family is not in possession of any United Kingdom peerage title of higher rank, subsequently granted, or has been created a knight of the realm. The name recorded by the Lord Lyon as part of any grant of arms or matriculation becomes the holder's name for all official purposes.

The holder of a Scottish barony (e.g., "Inverglen") may add the title to their existing name (e.g., "John Smith, Baron of Inverglen" or "Jane Smith, Baroness of Inverglen") or add the territorial designation to their surname if still in possession of the caput ("John Smith of Inverglen, Baron of Inverglen" or "Jane Smith of Inverglen, Baroness of Inverglen"); some of the oldest Scottish families prefer to be styled by the territorial designation alone ("Smith of Inverglen").[20][21][22] Formally and in writing, they are styled as The Much Honoured Baron/Baroness of Inverglen. A baron/baroness may be addressed socially as "Inverglen" or "Baron/Baroness" and introduced in the third person as "John Smith of Inverglen, Baron of Inverglen" or "The Baron of Inverglen" or "Jane Smith, Baroness of Inverglen" or "The Baroness of Inverglen". When referred to informally in the third person it is incorrect to refer to them as "Baron/Baroness Inverglen" or "Lord Inverglen", as these would imply a peerage title (i.e. Lord of Parliament).[23] However female barons, either the substantive holder or wife, can be interchangeably "Baroness of Inverglen" or "Lady Inverglen" without the "of"[24] similarly to the social custom for female lairds or wives.

In a heterosexual married couple, if the husband is the holder of the Barony, the wife receives a courtesy title. Therefore, they may be styled "The Baron and Baroness of Inverglen", "Inverglen and Madam Smith of Inverglen", "Inverglen and Lady Inverglen", or "The Baron of Inverglen and Lady Inverglen."[20] The oldest son of a baron/baroness may be known by the territorial designation with the addition of "yr" (abbreviation for "younger"), e.g. "John Smith of Inverglen, yr". The eldest daughter may be known as "Maid of Inverglen" at the end of her name, e.g. "Sandra Smith, Maid of Inverglen".

The husband of a Baroness is not afforded a courtesy title.

The United Kingdom policy of using titles on passports requires that the applicant provides evidence that the Lord Lyon has recognised a barony, or the title is included in Burke's Peerage. If accepted (and if the applicant wishes to include the title), the correct form is for the applicant to include the territorial designation as part of their surname (Surname of territorial designation e.g. Smith of Inverglen). The Observation[25] would then show the holder's full name, followed by their baronial title, e.g. The holder is John Smith, Baron of Inverglen.[26]

The Much Honoured

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Sometimes (for example on the envelope of a letter or place name) the prefix honorific style The Much Hon. (The Much Honoured) is put before the name. The prefix honorific "Much Honoured" is used to distinguish Scottish Barons from honorifics attaching to peers: e.g. The Much Hon. The Baron of Inverglen / Much Hon. Baron of Inverglen / Much Hon. John Smith, Baron of Inverglen / Much Hon. John, Baron of Inverglen.

Scottish heraldry

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A Scottish baron's helmet

The former Lord Lyon[which?] declined to award the following[where?] baronial additaments to the arms of those barons registering arms now that the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 is in force. However, the current Lord Lyon has confirmed in a recent[when?] policy statement that he will officially recognise barons or those possessing the dignity of baron who meet certain conditions and will grant them arms with a helmet befitting their degree. Scottish Barons rank below Lords of Parliament; while noble, they are not conventionally considered peerage titles.

The status of Scottish barons as titled nobility is evidenced by several sources. For instance, the Lyon Court's Petition of Maclean of Ardgour for a Birthbrieve, dated 26 February 1943, finds and declares that the minor barons of Scotland are recognised as titled nobility in both the Lyon Court and the Court of Session. This confirms that the estate of the Baronage, comprising the barones minores (minor barons), is part of the ancient feudal nobility of Scotland.[27]

Sir Thomas Innes of Learney in his 'Scots Heraldry' (2nd Ed., p. 88, note 1) states that 'The Act 1672, cap 47, specially qualifies the degrees thus: Nobles (i.e. peers, the term being here used in a restricted seventeenth-century English sense), Barons (i.e. Lairds of baronial fiefs and their "heirs", who, even if fiefless, are equivalent to heads of Continental baronial houses) and Gentlemen (apparently all other armigers).' Baronets and knights are evidently classed as 'Gentlemen' here and are of a lower degree than Barons. The Scottish Head of Baronial Houses, includes all the various styles and titles which designate the territorial nobility i.e. baron of X.

Barons may also wear two eagle feathers when in traditional dress.[28][29] If the baron is a member of a clan, it is advisable to consult the clan chief on clan customs and traditions. The Lord Lyon only gives guidance and not governance on the wearing of feathers and recommends consulting with a clan chief.

Chapeau

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An azure chapeau

Previously, between the 1930s and 2004, when new arms were granted or a matriculation of existing arms took note of a barony, the owner was given a chapeau or cap of maintenance as part of his armorial achievement on petitioning for the same. This chapeau is described as "gules doubled ermine" for barons in possession of the caput of the barony. An azure chapeau is appropriate for the heirs of ancient baronial families who are no longer owners of the estates. This chapeau was a relatively recent armorial invention of the late Lord Lyon, Sir Thomas Innes of Learney. Accordingly, a number of ancient arms of barons do not display the chapeau, and now it is no longer granted.

By the Treaty of Perth in 1266, Norway relinquished its claim to the Hebrides and Man, and they became part of Scotland. In 1292, Argyll was created a shire, and "The Barons of all Argyll and the Foreigners' Isles", which had preceded the kingdom of Scotland, became eligible to attend the Scots Parliament – appearing in the record of the parliament at St Andrews in 1309. Historically they have a chapeau, "gules doubled ermines", ermines being white tails on black.

There is a unique exception: the Barony of the Bachuil is not of feudal origin like other baronies, but is allodial in that it predates (AD 562) Scotland itself and the feudal system, dating from the Gaelic Kingdom of Dál Riata. In recognition as allodial Barons par la grâce de Dieu not barons by a feudal crown grant, the Baron of the Bachuil has the only chapeau allowed to have a vair (squirrel fur) lining.[16]

Baronage of Scotland
List of — Titled Nobles:
Barons / Baronesses or Ladies
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List of titled nobles in the Baronage of Scotland

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List of Baronies in the Baronage of Scotland

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Below is an incomplete list of Baronies created in the baronage, you can help by suggesting edits on the Talk page with evidence links.

Titles in italics are subsidiary baronial titles held by the same baron. Titles linked and with The before the name is the holder's primary title.

  •   Indicates a barony not authenticated and enrolled in the Scottish Barony Register, Registry of Scots Nobility or Burke's Peerage.
Title C. Infeft Arms Incumbent Heir Notes
The Baron of Abbotshall 17c 2001  
 
Harold Peerenboom, Baron of Abbotshall [30][31] H. Peerenboom Jr, Younger of Abbotshall
The Baron of Abergeldie 1428 1963  
 
John Gordon, 21st Baron of Abergeldie [30][31] Formerly of Abergeldie Castle[32]
The Baron of Aden 1333 2015  
 
Alexander Russell of Aden, Baron of Aden [30][31]
The Baron of Aiket extinct
The Baron of Alford 17c  
 
Kerry Hamer, Baron of Kensy [30][31] heir unknown Died 2019[33]
The Baron of Alforshire   Charles Cogdill, Baron of Alforshire [30][31]
The Baron of Anstruther 16c 2016  
 
Ryan Pannell, Baron of Anstruther [30][34]
The Baron of Ardblair 1399 1979  
 
Laurence Oliphant, Baron of Ardblair and Gask [30][31]
Baron of Gask 1981
The Baron of Ardgour 16c 1988  
 
Giancarlo Bonifazi, Baron of Ardgour [30][31]
The Baron of Ardgowan 13c 2004  
 
Prof. Stephen Kerr, Baron of Ardgowan [30][31] Died July 2004.[35] Previous baron was Sir Houston Shaw-Stewart of Ardgowan house,[36] held by family for 800 years
The Baron of Ardgrain 2013   Pepijn Hendriks, Baron of Ardgrain [30][31]
The Baron of Ardoch 16c 1987  
 
Prof. Thomas Mackay, 21st Laird and Baron (Mackay) of Ardoch [30][31][37] Neilson MacKay of Ardoch, Yr
The Baron of Arndilly 17c 2013   David Menzies of Arndilly, Baron of Arndilly [30][31]
The Baron of Arnisdale 17c   William Paterson of Arnisdale, Baron of Arnisdale [30][31]
The Baron of Arnot 1507 2016  
 
Dr Willem Blanken, Baron of Arnot [30][31]
The Baron of Auchreoch 15C 2024   Andrew Bell, Baron of Auchinreoch [30][31]
The Baron of Auchendarroch 17c 2001  
 
Keir Campbell, 5th Baron of Auchendarroch [31][38] James Campbell of Auchendaroch, Yr
The Baron of Auchindoir 15c 1966  
 
Alisdair Barlas of Craig, Baron of Auchindoir [30][31] Alisdair Douglas Barlas of Craig, Yr Family married the Barlas, Barons of Corrachree
The Baron of Auchinleck 15c  
 
Valentine Bennett of Auchinleck, Baron of Auchinleck [30][31]
The Baron of Auchmacoy 16c 2014  
 
Charles Buchan of Auchmacoy, Baron of Auchmacoy, Clan Chief of the Buchan[30][31] Barony held for 19 generations.
The Baron of Auchterhouse 13c 2020  
 
Mark Murawski, 24th Baron of Auchterhouse [30][39][40]
The Baron of Auchtermunzie 1437 2002  
 
Fernando Gutierrez Eddy, Baron of Auchtermunzie [30][41][42][31] Lorenzo Gutierrez Boker, Younger of Auchtermunzie
Baron of Auchterutherstruther 17c 2004  
 
Abigail Busch Reisinger, Countess of Crawfurd-Lindsay, Baroness of Auchterutherstruther [43][44][31] Father is Baron of Inneryne[45]
The Earl of Crawfurd-Lindsay
The Baron of Ayton 2011  
 
Richard Syred, Baron of Ayton [46]
The Baron of the Bachuil 9c 2008  
 
Niall Livingstone of Bachuil, Baron of Bachuil By The Grace of God, Coarb of St Moluag, Abbot of Lismore, Head of clan MacLea[47][48] Title predates the Kingdom of Scotland, without a feudal superior, making him the only person in the country with "By The Grace of God" in his passport, a phrase usually reserved for monarchy.[47][49]
The Baron of Badenscoth 1823 2019   Kevin Peng Xu, Baron of Badenscoth [30][31]
The Baron of Balcaskie 17c 1995  
 
Major Timothy Strange, Baron of Balcaskie, Chief of Clan Strange[30][31] Andrew Strange of Balcaskie, Younger of Balcaskie
The Baron of Balfluig 16c  
 
Mark Tennant of Balfluig, Baron of Balfluig [30][31] Lysander Tennant, Younger of Balfuig Married Lady Harriot Pleydell-Bouverie, daughter of 7th Earl of Radnor.
The Baron of Ballencrieff (East Lothian) 2011  
 
Moray Nairn, Baron of Ballencrieff [30][31]
The Baron of Ballencrieff (West Lothian) 15c  
 
Junaid Bhatti, Baron of Ballencrieff [30][31]
The Baron of Ballindalloch 17c 1983  
 
Clare Russell of Ballindalloch, Lady Ballindalloch CVO [30][31] Guy Macpherson Grant of Ballindalloch, Younger of Ballindalloch Seat: Ballindalloch Castle. Appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order and Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire, does not use baronial title; prefers to be known as Mrs Clare Russell, married to commoner[50]
The Baron of Ballumbie 17c 1997  
 
Robert Williamson of Ballumbie, Baron of Ballumbie [30][31]
The Baron of Balmachreuchie 15c 2011  
 
Dr Timothy Spaulding, Baron of Balmachreuchie [30][31]
Baron of Balmain 1475 2005  
 
James Leslie, 22nd Earl of Rothes Lord Rothes's brother, Alex Leslie
The Baron of Balmore 1478 2015   Leo Adriano Silighini, Baron of Balmore [30][31]
The Baron of Balquhain 1995   Nelson Lee Len Ying, Baron of Balquhain [30][31]
Baron of Balquidder 1774 2021  
 
Susan Livingston, 22nd Countess of Arran, Lady Balquidder [30]
The Earl of Arran 2023
The Baron of Balvenie 16c 2009  
 
Jeremy Nicholson of Balvenie, Baron of Balvenie [30][31] heir unknown Died 5 March 2024.[51] Received the title and seat Balvenie Castle on the death of his Uncle in 2009. Was Chieftain in Clan MacNicol, honorary President of the Dufftown Highland Games
The Baron of Banchory 18c 1979   Capt. Kenneth Lumsden of Banchory, Baron of Banchory [30][31] Rupert Lumsden of Banchory, Younger of Banchory Died 2008. Was brother of Lumsden, Baron of Cushnie. Son owns Banchory & Leggart Estates 500 acres outside Aberdeen.[52]
The Baron of Bannockburn 14c 2016  
 
Hope Vere Anderson of Bannockburn, Baron of Bannockburn [30][31] Adrian Hope Vere Anderson, Younger of Bannockburn Hereditary Chieftain of Clan Anderson Society[53]
The Baron of Barnbarroch 16c 1998  
 
James Vans of Barnbarroch, Baron of Barnbarroch [30][31] Caroline Alice, Maid of Barnbarroch Family held lands in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex at time of domesday book in 1066.[38]
The Baron of Barnis Forbes 15c   Daphne Romy, Baroness of Barnis Forbes [30][31]
The Baron of Barnton 14c 2015  
 
Prof. Markus Frank, Baron of Barnton [30][31][38] Andreas Frank, Younger of Barnton
The Baron of Barr 16c   Campbell Neal, Baron of Barr [31]
The Baron of Barra 16c 2010  
 
Roderick "Rory" MacNeil of Barra, Baron of Barra, Chief of Clan Niall and 27th of Barra, The Macneil of Barra [30][31][38] Ruari Macneil, Younger of Barra Family descends (cf. Burke's Peerage) from the 4th-5th century Irish High King Niall of the Nine Hostages.
The Baron of Bathgate 12c 2023   Paul Clarke, Baron of Bathgate [30]
The Baron of Bavelaw  
 
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The Baron of Bearcrofts 1697 2011  
 
Anthony Cree of Castle Stewart, Baron of Bearcrofts [30][31] Charles Cree, Younger of Castle Stewart Seat: Castle Stewart. In 1787 Robert Stewart reacquired Castle Stewart for his mother Christian Cree. In 1745 her father, Patrick Cree, Perth Lord Provost, when captured by Bonnie Prince Charlie, rejected a Jacobite Peerage.
The Baron of Bedrule 2015  
 
Wallace Turnbull of Bedrule, Baron of Bedrule [30][31]
The Baron of Belton c. 1468 2002   Ian Graham Rennie, Baron of Belton [30]
The Baron of Benholm 15c  
 
Roderick Strachan of Benholm, Baron of Benholm [30][31] Seat: Benholm Castle
The Baron of Biggar 1451 2004  
 
Charles Ross of Biggar, Baron of Biggar [30][31]
The Baron of Blackburn 16c   Prof. Ranjit Chandra, Baron of Blackburn [30][31]
The Baron of Blackford 17c 1999   Richard Welkowitz, Baron of Blackford [30][31] heir unknown Died 2019.[55]
The Baron of Blackhall 1395 2002  
 
Robert Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall OBE [30][31]
The Baron of Blackness  
 
Alasdair Forsythe, Baron of Blackness [38]
The Baron of Blair 15c 1997   Alfred Glenn of Blair, Baron of Blair [30][31]
The Baron of Blantyre 16c 2023  
 
Prof Daniel Scarpi, Baron of Blantyre [31]
The Baron of Bognie 1635 2013  
 
Alexander Gordon Morison, 14th Baron of Bognie and Mountblairy, Laird of Frendraught [30][31][56] Conner Morison, Younger of Bognie [57][56]
Baron of Mountblairy 1812
Laird of Frendraught 1676
The Baron of Bombie 17c  
 
Prof. Barrie Pettman, Baron of Bombie [30][31]
The Baron of Buittle 1315 2020  
 
The Rt Rev'd James de Balliol-Cavendish of Buittle, 32nd Baron of Buittle, Bishop of Whithorn, keeper of Buittle Castle [30][31] Seat: Buittle Castle. Runs a baron's court.[58] Also a bishop in the Orthodox Church in Dumfries. Often wears baronial robes.
The Baron of Brigton 1761 1938   Marion Douglas, Baroness of Brigton [30][31] She inherited Brigton estate from her grandfather, General William Douglas
The Baron of Brough 2006  
 
Nicholas Spencer Fitzroy Cram-Sinclair, Baron of Brough [59] Arms are a recreation his forebear Sinclair, 4th Laird-Baron of Brough, c.1671-1714 so was allowed supporters, also Lord of the Manor of Crimdon
Baron of Buchan Forest  
 
Timothy Busch Reisinger, Lord of Garlies, Baron of Buchan Forest, Blaurbuis, Corsewall, and Glencammon [60][30][31] Father is Baron of Inneryne
The Lord of Garlies 1263
Baron of Blairbuis
Baron of Corsewall
Baron of Glencammon
The Baron of Buquhollie and Freswick 16c   Ivor Spencer-Thomas of Buquhollie and Freswick, Baron of Buquhollie and Freswick [30][31] Owen Spencer-Thomas, Younger of Buquhollie Died 2001;[61] buried on his estate close to John O’Groats, Scotland, with his wife, Rosabel, who had died almost three years earlier
The Baron of Byres 1366 2003   Paul Kayley of Byres, Baron of Byres [30][31]
Baron of Calder 14c 1975  
 
James Sandilands, 15th Lord Torpichen[30][31]
The Baron of Cambusnethan 1315 1988   Terence Alvis of Lee, 23rd Baron of Cambusnethan [30][31] Previously was 33rd Baron of Lee; carried out major restoration to Lee Castle over a ten-year period before selling the castle E. Leslie Peter in 1987[62]
The Baron of Carmichael 14c 1981  
 
Richard Carmichael of Carmichael, 26th Baron of Carmichael, 30th Chief of Clan Carmichael[30][31][38] Andrey Shay Carmichael, Younger of Carmiichael Seat: Carmichael
The Baron of Carnoustie 16c   James Langan of Carnoustie, Baron of Carnoustie [30][31]
The Baron of Carnwath 2015  
 
Ranald Lockhart of the Lee, 27th of the Lee, Chief of Clan Lockhart, Baron of Carnwath, Braidwood, Walston, Dryden, Covington, Milntown, Westshield and Newholm [38] Family has held land in Lanarkshire since the 12th century
Baron of Braidwood
Baron of Walston
Baron of Dryden
Baron of Covington
Baron of Milntown
Baron of Westshield
Baron of Newholm
The Baron of Carstairs 14c 2004  
 
Christopher Busch Reisinger, Baron of Carstairs, Baron of Baldoon [30][31][38] Daniel of Biffeche, Younger of Carstairs Father is Baron of Inneryne, married Eva Quintana (daughter of Count de Zaldvende)
Baron of Baldoon 15c
The Baron of Cartsburn 1669 2010  
 
Dr Pier Felice degli Uberti, 15th Baron of Cartsburn [30][31] President of the International Commission for Orders of Chivalry
Baron of Castlehill 1411 2018  
 
Simon Fraser, 16th Lord Lovat[30][31] Jack Hugh Fraser, Master of Lovat
Baron of Caskieben 16c 1985  
 
Sir Thomas Johnston of Caskieben, 14th Baronet [30][31] William Johnston, Younger of Caskieben
The Baron of Castle Stewart 1638 2020  
 
Charles Stewart of Calcruchie, Baron of Castle Stewart [30][31] George Beresford Stewart, Younger of Castle Stewart
The Baron of Cavers 16c 2004   Prof. Andre Douglas Nathaniel-Rock, Baron of Cavers [30][31]
The Baron of Chirnside
The Baron of Clackmannan 1334 2005  
 
Martin, Lord O'Neill of Clackmannan[30][31] heir unknown Died 2020.[63] In 2005 joined House of Lords as a life peer, also acquired hereditary baronage title to pass down
The Baron of Cleghorn 15c  
 
Count Andrew Macmillan of Cleghorn, Baron of Cleghorn [30][31] heir unknown Died 2014.[64] He was a Scottish Baron, Portuguese Count & Serbian knight.[65]
The Baron of Clerkington[66] 1369   George Everly, Baron of Clerkington [30][31]
The Baron of Closeburn 15c  
 
Luis Kirkpatrick, Baron of Closeburn [30][31]
The Baron of Clugstoun 1471
The Baron of Cluny 16c 2010  
 
Cosmo Linzee Gordon of Cluny, Baron of Cluny [30][31] Seat: Cluny Castle[67]
The Baron of Cluny 17c 1997  
 
Stuart Crane of Cluny, Baron of Cluny [31] Aaron Crane of Cluny, Younger of Cluny
The Baron of Cockenzie 16c  
 
Robert Garrison of Cockenzie, Baron of Cockenzie [30][31][38] Brother of the late David Garrison, Baron of Tranent (appointed Baron-Ballie)
The Baron of Coigach[68] 1511 2011  
 
Christopher Devonshire-Ellis, Baron of Coigach [69][30][31]
The Baron of Coldingknows 1634 2002  
 
Mark Harden of Coldingknows, Baron of Coldingknows [30][31]
The Baron of Elphinstone 15c 1988  
 
Colonel Bailey McCune of Coll-Earn and Elphinstone, Baron of Elphinstone [30][31] Bailey Bruce McCune of Coll-Earn and Elphinstone,Ygr Died 2004.[70]
The Baron of Colstoun 17c  
 
Ludovic Broun-Lindsay of Colstoun, Laird of the Barony [30][31] Seat: Colstoun House. 2000 acre estate, ancestral home goes back 900 years.[71]
The Baron of Corrachree 16c   Alexander Barlas of Corrachree, Baron of Corrachree [30][31]
The Baron of Corstorphine 1431 2005   Michael Milne, 34th Baron of Corstorphine [31]
The Baron of Coupar 1607 2024   Edward Kirby Rutledge, Baron of Coupar
The Baron of Cowie (Aberdeen)
The Baron of Cowie (stirling) 12c 2020  
 
Prof. Alan Dennis, Baron of Cowie [30][31] Alec Dennis, Younger of Cowie [72]
Baron of Coxton 1686 2010  
 
Sir Alistair Gordon Innes of Coxton, 13th Baronet[31][38]
The Baron of Craighall 2002  
 
Roger Lindsay, Baron of Craighall[30][31] heir unknown Died 2023.[73] Lord Lyon letters patent had very large Baron of Craighall recognition
The Baron of Craigie 1666 2011  
 
Rabbi Robert Thomas, Baron of Craigie [30][31][38] Oliver Thomas, Younger of Craigie
Baron of Craigievar 16c 2023  
 
Sir James Cumnock Forbes of Craigievar, 14th Baronet[30][31] David Ian Ochoncar Forbes, younger brother of the present holder
The Baron of Craigmillar 1511 2009  
 Crawfordjohn
Captain Brian Williamson, Baron of Craigmillar [30][31] Appointed to the Order of Saint Lazarus [2]
The Baron of Cranshaws 15c 2016   Paul Anderson, Baron of Cranshaws [30][31]
The Baron of Crawfordjohn 13c 2003  
 Crawfordjohn
Dr Travis K Svensson, Baron of Crawfordjohn [31][30][74][75] Ty Svensson, Younger of Crawfordjohn
The Baron of Crichton 15c   Henry Burn-Callander, Baron of Crichton [30][39][31]
The Baron of Crimond 16c   Major Raymond Carnegie of Crimond, Baron of Crimond [30][31] heir unknown Died 1999
The Baron of Cromar extinct
The Baron of Cromarty 17c   John Nightingale of Cromarty, Baron of Cromarty[30][31]
The Baron of Crommey 18c 1978  
 
Michael Innes, Baron of Crommey [30][31] James Innes of Crommey, Ygr
The Baron of Culbin 16c 2004  
 
William Busch Reisinger, Baron of Culbin, Younger of Inneryne [30][31] Father is Baron of Inneryne
The Baron of Culcreuch c. 1472 2023   Hercules Bullough, Baron of Culcreuch Previous baron was his father John Bullough (businessman) MBE
The Baron of Cushnie 15c 2004   Alan Robertson of Cushnie, Baron of Cushnie [30][31][76] Previous baron was knight of Malta: David Gordon Allen d'Aldecamb Lumsden, Baron of Cushnie
The Baron of Dairsie 18c   Christopher Ruffle of Dairsie, Baron of Dairsie [30][31]
The Baron of Dalziel
The Baron of Danira and Comrie
The Baron of Delvine 15c 2008  
 
Dr Lars Lindberg, Baron of Delvine [30][31]
The Baron of Denboig 1657  
 
Kenneth MacLean of Denboig, 14th Baron of Denboig [30][31]
The Baron of Denny 16c 2011  
 
Alessandro Pompili, Baron of Denny and Fullarton [30][31][38] Antonio Pompili, Younger of Denny
Baron of Fullarton 2020
The Baron of Dinnet 14c   J. M. Marcus Humphrey, Baron of Dinnet[30][31] Known as Mr Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet
Baron of Dirleton 1220 2000  
 
Camilo Agasim-Pereira of Fulwood and Dirleton, Baron of Fulwood and Dirleton [30][31] Yaalit Maria, Maid of Dirleton
The Lord of Fulwood 1220 2002 Elio Samuel, Younger of Fulwood
The Baron of Dolphinstoun c. 1700 2000  
 
Dr Julian Wills, Baron of Dolphinstoun [31] Runs a Barons court with brother Baron of Prestoungrange and father Baron of Lochnaw.[77][better source needed]
The Baron of Dowart 1496 2017  
 
John Robert Kennedy, Baron of Dowart [30][31]
The Baron of Drum 1323 2019  
 
Alexander Irvine of Drum, 27th Laird and Baron of Drum, Chief of the Name[78][79][80]
Baron of Drylaw
Baron of Duart and Morvern 1631 1990  
 
Sir Lachlan MacLean of Duart and Morvern, 12th Baronet, 28th chief of Clan Maclean[31] Malcolm Maclean, Younger of Duart and Morven
The Baron of Dudhope 1542  
 
[81]
The Baron of Drumduff 2020  
 
James Chapman, Baron of Dumduff [38]
The Baron of Dun 1382 dormant Barony held by National Trust for Scotland
Baron of Dunconnel 1400 1996  
 
Sir Charles MacLean of Dunconnel, 2nd Baronet[30][31] Alexander Maclean, present holder's only brother
The Baron of Duncrub 17c 2004  
 
Douglas Smith of Duncrub, Baron of Duncrub [30][31]
The Baron of Dunure 16c 1997   Brendan Clouston of Dunure, Baron of Dunure[30][31] Canadian billionaire
The Baron of Earlshall 15c   Major Paul Veenhuizen, Baron of Earlshall [30][31]
The Baron of Easter Gordon 2007  
 
Michel Morange, Baron of Easter Gordon [38] Guillaume Morange, Younger of Easter Gordon
The Baron of Echlin 18c 2002   Rainer Kensy, Baron of Echlin[30][31] German banker, known as Baron Rainer Kensy von Echlin [82]
The Baron of Edingight 16c 2020  
 
John Innes of Edingight, Baron of Edingight [30][31] Son of Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight, and grandson of Sir Thomas Innes of Learney, the previous Lord Lyons
The Baron of Elie and St Monans 15c 2019  
 
Mans Lidgren, Baron of Elie and St Monans [30][31]
The Baron of Entwistle 1212 2021   Andrew Sharples, Baron of Entwistle [30][31]
The Baron of Esslemont 16c 1976   Charles Wolrige-Gordon, Baron of Esslemont [30][31] Sovereign Grand Commander and Grand master mason of The Supreme Council of the Grand Lodge of Scotland: [3][4]
The Baron of Ethie 1978  
 
Alistair Forsyth of that Ilk, Baron of Ethie, Chief of the Name and Arms of Forsyth[38] Charles Forsyth of that Ilk, Younger of Forsyth Seat: Ethie Castle (restored by current chief)
Baron of Eyemouth 18c 2004  
 
James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough[30][31] George Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford
The Baron of Fetternear 17c 2001  
 
Martin Thacker of Fetternear, Baron of Fetternear [30][31] Photo, see [5]
The Baron of Fingalton 1663 2017  
 
James Hawley of Fingalton, Baron of Fingalton [30][31]
The Baron of Finlaystone Maxwell 17c 2002  
 
Nicholas Papanicolaou, Baron of Finlaystone Maxwell [30][31] Sophocles Papanicolaou, Ygr Grand Master of several chivilary orders: [6]
The Baron of Finzean 17c 2020  
 
Donald Farquharson of Finzean, 16th Laird and Baron of Finzean [30][31] Father was Sir Angus Farquharson of Finzean, mother was Lady Finzean (in her own right). Owns Finzean Estate 10,000 acres including 40 properties and seven very long-term tenanted farms in rural north-east Scotland: [7]
The Baron of Fithie
The Baron of Fordell 1511
The Baron of Freuch 1559
The Baron of Gala 16c 1997  
 
John Scott of Gala, 13th Baron of Gala [30][31] Alexander Scott of Gala, Ygr
The Baron of Garrallan 14c  
 
John Boswell of Garrallan, Baron of Garrallan [30][31]
The Baron of Garthland c. 1637
The Baron of Gartly 15c 1996   David James of Gartley, Baron of Gartly [30][31]
The Baron of Gartmore 15c 1996  
 
William Graham of Gartmore, Baron of Gartmore [30][31]
The Baron of Giffen 1371 1987   Ryan Montgomery, Baron of Giffen, Trearne, Ramshead and Stane [30][31]
Baron of Trearne
Baron of Ramshead
Baron of Stane
The Baron of Gilmerton 1667 2020  
 
Alvise Figà Talamanca, Baron of Gilmerton [30][83][31]
The Baron of Glasserton 1542
The Baron of Glencoe
The Baron of Glendowachy
The Baron of Gleneagles 1985  
 
Martin Haldane of Gleneagles, 26th Baron of Gleneagles, Chief of Clan Haldane[38] James Haldane of Gleneagles, Younger of Gleneagles
The Baron of Glenfaier 2022   Neil Youngs, Baron of Glenfaier
The Baron of Glenfalloch 14c  
 
Norman Ross, Baron of Glenfalloch [30][31]
The Baron of Glengarnock  
 
Robert MacGregor of Glengarnock, Baron of Glengarnock [30][31]
The Baron of Glenluce c. 1628   Oon Daniel, Baron of Glenluce [30][31]
The Baron of Glentirian   Harold Jan Haroldson, Baron of Glentirian [30][31]
The Baron of Gogar 16c 2015  
 
Godfrey Devlin of Gogar, Baron of Gogar [30][31] His son is the Lord of Cowal
The Baron of Gourdie 16c   George Cox of Gourdie, Baron of Gourdie [30][31]
The Baron of Gourock 18c 2011  
 
Claire Darroch-Thompson, 9th Lady Gourock, Chief of Clan Darroch[30][31][38] Duncan Darroch-Thompson, Younger of Darroch
The Baron of Gordon Easter 1150 2007  
 
Morange Michel, Baron of Gordon Easter [30][31] Barony also known as "Gordoun"
The Baron of Grandhome 17c  
 
David Paton of Grandholme, 9th Baron of Grandhome [30][31] heir unknown Died 2019:[84]
The Baron of Grantully 15c  
 
Henry Fotheringham, Baron of Grantully [30][31]
Baron of Greenlaw 1451 2005  
 
Andrew Hepburne-Scott, 11th Lord Polwarth Hon. William Hepburne-Scott, Master of Polwarth
The Baron of Greenan 16c 2004  
 
Hope Busch Cobera, Baroness of Greenan, Baroness of Clary [85][30][31] Alexandra Busch Cobera, Maid of Greenan Father is Baron of Inneryne
Baron of Clary 17c Elizabeth Busch Cobera, Maid of Clary
The Baron of Greenock 18c   Harry Sandberg of Greenock, Baron of Greenock [56][30][31]
The Baron of Grougar 1321 2015   Dr Lianne Jennifer McLean, Baroness of Grougar Duke of Portland disponed the title in 1918 to Prof. David McLean. In 2015 he assigned it to his daughter (current baroness) on the occasion of her wedding.
The Baron of Haliburton and Lambden 1451 2023  
 
Dr Thomas Rohan, 25th Baron of Haliburton and Lambden [30][31]
Baron of Hallrule 16c  
 
Herr Olivier Fuchs, Baron of Cockburn, Hallrule, Over Liberton, and Buncle and Preston [86][30][87][31] Herr means Lord (or simply "Mister") in German which Lord Lyon recognised his name with [86][better source needed]
The Lord of Cockburn 14c 2008
Lord of Buncle and Preston 14c 2009
Baron of Over Liberton
The Baron of Haddington 16c 2021   Prof. Jacques Sluysmans, Baron of Haddington [30][31]
The Baron of Hartsyde 1345  
 
Jean-Guy Philip Boisserolles de Saint-Julien of Hartsyde, 20th Baron of Hartsyde [30][31] Jean-Guillaume Philip Boisserolles de Saint-Julien, Younger of Hartsyde
The Baron of Herbertshire 1523 2018   John Moffat, Baron of Herbertshire [31]
The Baron of Horsbrugh 15c 1995   Michael Chenery of Horsbrugh, Baron of Horsbrugh [30][31]
The Baron of Houston c. 1296 2016  
 
Johnny Sei Hoe Hon, Baron of Houston [30][31]
The Baron of Inchdrewer 16c 2014  
 
Stephan Roh, Baron of Inchdrewer [30][31][38] Sophia Roh, Maid of Inchdrewer
The Baron of Insch 1528 2006  
 
Dr Robert Inglis, Baron of Insch [38]
The Baron of Invermessan 1566
The Baron of Inneryne 10c 1996  
 
Ronald Busch Reisinger, 46th Baron of Inneryne, Laird of Ascog [88][89][31][38] William Busch Reisinger, Baron of Culbin, Younger of Inneryne Also known as "King of Biffeche" and "King of Axim" (Ghana)[90]
Laird of Ascog
The Baron of Innes 17c 2004  
 
James Mitchell of Innes, Baron of Innes [30][31]
The Baron of Inverallochy  
 
Jose Ramon Velez, Baron of Inverallochy [30][31]
The Baron of Invercauld and Omnalprie 2021  
 
Philip Farquharson of Invercauld, 17th Baron of Invercauld and Omnalprie, Chief of the Name and Arms of Farquharson[38]
The Baron of Jedburgh Forest 1602 2016  
 
Col (Rt'd) Lance Miller, Baron of Jedburgh Forest and Lamden [30][31] Lance Miller [8] Inherited titles from father [9][10]
Baron of Lamden
The Baron of Kellie 1619 2020   Henry Hopkins Livingston, Baron of Kellie [30][31]
The Baron of Kelly 2004   Bruce Kneller, Baron of Kelly [30][31]
The Baron of Kemnay 1978  
 
Susan Burnett, 9th Baroness of Kemnay [30][31] Mrs Callum Smith Burnett (Letitia) [38]
The Baron of Kerse 2013  
 
Valerio Papajorgji, Baron of Kerse [38] Kostantin Papajorgji, Younger of Kerse Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight of Merit of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George
The Baron of Kersland
The Baron of Kilbernie
The Baron of Kilbride
The Baron of Kilcoy 16c 2012   Mark Menking, Baron of Kilcoy Seat: Kilcoy Castle, father is Lord of the Garioch heir to the lordship
The Baron of Kilduthie 1966  
 
James Comyn Amherst Burnett of Leys, Baron of Leys and Kilduthie, Chief of Clan Burnett[38] Alexander Comyn Amherst Burnett of Leys, Younger of Kilduthie Seat: Crathes Castle inherited Leys Estate 7,500 acres [11], noble family dates to 12th century
Baron of Leys 16c
The Baron of Kilmichael 1541   Brooke Owen-Thomas, Baroness of Kilmichael, Kilmun and Innerwick [30][31] Previous Baron of Innerwick was Colonel Victor Cowley of Crowhill (1918–2008). Innerwick Castle Thornton Glen is now managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust
Baron of Kilmun
Baron of Innerwick 15c 2021
The Baron of Kilmaurs
The Baron of Kilpunt 2007  
 
Morag Pauline Cadzow, Baroness of Kilpunt [30][31]
The Baron of Kilravock 1293 2012  
 
David Rose, 26th Baron, Chief of Clan Rose[30][31]
The Baron of Kinblathmond
The Baron of Kincaid 15c   Heather Kincaid, Baroness of Kincaid [30][31]
The Baron of Kincraig 16c   James Gourlay of Kincraig, Baron of Kincraig [30][31] heir unknown Died 2008:[91]
The Baron of Kinedar
The Baron of Kinnaber
The Baron of Kinnairdy 17c 1990  
 
Colin Innes of Kinnairdy, Baron of Kinnairdy [30][31] Thomas Innes of Kinnairdy, Ygr Seat: Kinnairdy Castle, son of Sir Malcolm Innes, 16th Baron of Edingight, former Lord Lyon
The Baron of Kinnear 16c 1993  
 
Michael Pilette of Kinnear, Baron of Kinnear [30][31]
The Baron of Kippenross 16c  
 
Susan Stirling-Aird, Lady Kippenross [30][31]
The Baron of Kirkbuddo 1463 2011  
 
Jean-Yves de Sainte-Croix de La Sabliere, Baron of Kirkbuddo [31]
The Baron of Kirkdale 15c 2004  
 
Dr David Hannay of Kirkdale and of that Ilk, 16th Baron of Kirkdale, Baron of Maxwell of Cardoness, Chief of Clan Hannay[38] Mark Rainsford of Kirkdale and of that Ilk, Younger of Maxwell of Cardoness
Baron of Maxwell of Cardoness
The Baron of Kirkgunzeon
The Baron of Kirkintilloch 1184 extinct
The Baron of Kirkliston 1618 2002   Andor Jaross, Baron of Kirkliston [30][31][38]
The Baron of Kirriemuir 1390 2014   Gerhard Anderson, Baron of Kirriemuir [30][31]
The Baron of Kirknewton 17c 1992  
 
Diana Hargreaves, Baroness of Kirknewton [30][31] Robin Adair of Kirknewton, Younger of Kirknewton
The Baron of Kirkton 17c  
 
James Stevenson-Hamilton, Baron of Kirkton, Lord of Regality of Kirkstyle, Laird of Fairholm [30][31][38] James Stevenson-Hamilton, Younger of Kirkton Burgh or Lord of Regality ancient power of life and death
Burgh of Barony of Kirkstyle
Laird of Fairholm
The Baron of Krawfort 1576
The Baron of Lag 1685 2004  
 
Margaret Hamilton, Baroness of Lag [30][31]
The Baron of Lamberton c. 1236 [92]
The Baron of Lamington   Ivan Kugener, Baron of Lamington [30][31]
The Baron of Largo 17c 2011  
 
Oonagh Wood of Largo, Baroness of Largo, hereditary Chief of Clan Wood
The Baron of Lathallan 17c 1995  
 
Jean Spens of Lathallan, Baroness of Lathallan [30][31] Ian Spens of Lathallan, Younger
The Baron of Lee 1272 2004   Addison McElroy Fischer, 35th Baron of Lee[30][31] Seat: Lee Castle
The Baron of Lenzie 1170 extinct
The Baron of Lescure 15c   Ross McPherson-Smith, Baron of Lescure [30][31]
The Baron of Leslie 16c 2019   John Andrea, Baron of Leslie [30][31] Seat: Leslie Castle
The Baron of Lesmahagow
The Baron of Lethendy 17c   Charles Gairdner of Lethendy, Baron of Lethendy [30][31]
The Baron of Lethington c. 1166   Robert Douglas, Baron of Lethington
The Baron of Lintrathen 2023  
 
Dr Titus Brown, Baron of Lintrathen [38] Nathanial Brown, Younger of Lintrathen Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Reserve (retired), Bronze Star Medal
The Baron of Little Pert
The Baron of Lochfergus 16c   Albert Gazeley of Lochfergus, Baron of Lochfergus [30][31]
Baron of Locherwart 1996  
 
John Borthwick of that Ilk, 24th Lord Bothwick, Chief of the Name and Arms of Borthwick, 18th of Crookston, Baron of Locherwart and Heriotmuir DL [31] In 2004, the Baron of the Bachuil became Baron-Bailie of Locherwort, as Notary Public, a Writer to the Signet & Court Clerk. He presided over the final Locherwort criminal court on 21 Nov 2004. On 28 Nov 2004 the Abolition of Feudal Tenure Act 2000 ended baronial jurisdiction.[48]
Baron of Heriotmuir
The Superiority of the Lands of Lochlands
The Baron of Loch Mullion c. 1700 2000  
 
William Anderson of Loch Mullion, Baron of Loch Mullion [30][31]
The Baron of Lochnaw 1699 2004  
 
Dr Gordon Prestoungrange, Baron of Lochnaw MBE [30][31] Runs a barons court with sons, Baron of Dolphinstoun and Baron of Prestoungrange.[77][better source needed] Awarded MBE.[93] Was 14th Baron of Prestoungrange
The Baron of Lochrounell c. 1630
The Baron of Logany c. 1576 2000   Hunter Prater, Baron of Logany [30][31]
The Baron of Logie   Barony also known as "Lexyn".
The Baron of Logiealmond 2019   Sheila Flavell, Baroness of Logiealmond CBE [30][31] Seat: Logiealmond Estate
The Baron of Loncastell c. 1551
The Baron of Loudoun 12c 2017  
 
Ronald Schneller, Baron of Loudoun [30][31]
The Baron of Lour 1654 2010   Bartholomew Smith, Baron of Lour
The Baron of Lundie 1489 2017   Craig Ward, Baron of Lundie [30][31]
The Baron of Marchmont 17c 1996   Roland Staehli, Baron of Marchmont [30][31]
Baron of MacDonald 17c 1958  
 
Sir Ian Bosville-Macdonald of Sleat, 17th Baronet, 25th Chief of MacDonald of Sleat[30][31] Somerled Bosville-Macdonald of Sleat, Younger
The Baron of MacDougall 1660 2006  
 
George Dougall of MacDougall, Baron of MacDougall [30][31]
The Baron of MacDuff 1039 2021   Eric Dexter of MacDuff, Baron of MacDuff [30][31] J.C. Dexter, Younger of MacDuff
The Baron of McAuslane of Caldenocht c. 1395
The Baron of Martyn-Kennedy alias Frethrid c. 1541
The Baron of Mearns 12c 2002  
 
David Thorpe of Mearns, Baron of Mearns [30][31][38] Adam Thorpe, Younger of Mearns
The Baron of Meigle and Fullerton 1165  
 
Anthony Brown, Baron of Meigle and Fullerton [94][95]
The Baron of Melfort 1360 1960   Hugh Campbell-Gibson, Baron of Melfort [30][31]
The Baron of Melgund
The Baron of Menie 1317 1995   Michael Woodley of Menie, Baron of Menie [30][31] Michael A. Woodley of Menie, Younger
The Baron of Menzies 1510 2023  
 
Robert Menzies of that Ilk, The Menzies, Chief of Clan Menzies, Baron of Menzies [38] Thomas Menzies of Menzies, Younger of Menzies
The Baron of Mertoun 1504
The Baron of Midmar 16c  
 
Richard Wharton of Midmar, Baron of Midmar [30][31] Seat: Inverurie castle
The Baron of Miltonhaven 1695 2017  
 
Dorothy Newlands of Lauriston, Baroness of Miltonhaven [30][31] Known as Lauriston until 1695.
The Baron of Mochrum c. 1472
The Baron of Moncreiffe 1248 2001  
 
Hon. Peregrine Moncrieffe of that Ilk, Chief of the Name and Arms of Moncrieffe, 21st Laird of Moncrieffe, Baron of Moncrieffe and Easter Moncrieffe[38] Ossian Moncreiffe of that ilk, Younger of Moncreiffe Second son of Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet and Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll. He is also the younger brother of Sir Merlin Hay, 12th Baronet Moncreiffe, 24th Earl of Erroll and Chief of Clan Hay
Baron of Easter Moncreiffe
The Baron of Montgomeriestoun c. 1636 1987
The Baron of Mordington 1124 1998  
 
Graham Senior-Milne, 41st Baron of Mordington [30][31]
The Baron of Mouswald 1452
The Baron of Moy 17c 1972  
 
Lorne MacLaine of Lochuie, Baron of Moy, 26th hereditary chief of Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie, The Machlaine of Lochuie[30][31][38] Angus Maclaine, Younger of Lochbuie
The Baron of Mugdock 1458 2022  
 
Prince Luciano Lambertini, Baron of Mugodock [30][31] Alice Young, Maid of Mugdock Papal prince[96]
The Baron of Muirton 1532 2019  
 
Dr Richard Culbert, 32nd Baron of Muirton [30][31] Jacob Culbert, Baron of Muirton Ygr
The Baron of Mullion 1446 2019  
 
Faith Seale, Baroness of Mullion QC [30][31]
The Baron of Mureth c. 1514
The Baron of Myrton c. 1470 2004  
 
Prof. Mark Watson-Gandy of Myrton, Baron of Myrton OBE [97][30][31] Commonly known as Professor Watson-Gandy of Myrton [38]
The Baron of Newabbay 2011  
 
Dr Michael Young of Newabbay, Baron of Newabbay [38]
The Baron of Newton 1685 2011  
 
Philip D. Pickering of Newton, 13th Baron of Newton[30][31] Joanne Pickering, Maid of Newton
The Baron of Ochtercoull
The Baron of Old Montrose
The Baron of Ormiston 1637 2003  
 
Brian Parsons of Ormiston, Baron of Ormiston [30][31]
The Baron of Otterinverane 14c 2019  
 
Sean Lambert Collin, Baron of Otterinverane [30][98][31]
Baron of Over Cowal 2024  
 
James Devlin, Lord of Cowal, Baron of Over Cowal [30] Father is Baron of Gogar, his arms differentiated accordingly.
The Lord of Cowal 2018
The Baron of Panbride
The Baron of Panmure
The Baron of Park 1563
The Baron of Peaston 16c 2003  
 
Robert Jackson of Paistoun, Baron of Peaston [30][31] or Paistoun
Baron of Penicuik 16c 2002   Sir Robert Maxwell Clerk of Penicuik, 11th Baronet[30][31] George Clerk, Younger of Penicuik Appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian by Queen Elizabeth II
The Baron of Pentland 1316 2018  
 
Lt CmDr Christopher Saint Victor de Pinho, 29th Baron of Pentland and 37th Baron of Lochawe [30][31][38] William Phino, Younger of Pentland
Baron of Lochawe
The Baron of Phantelane 1436 2010   Capt. David McCorquodale, Baron of Phantelane [30][31]
The Baron of Pitcaple 17c   Christopher Burges-Lumsden, Baron of Pitcaple [30][31] heir unknown Died Feb 2024:[99] Seat: Pitcaple Castle
The Baron of Pitcruivie 15c 1996  
 
Douglas Wagland of Pitcruivie, Baron of Pitcruivie [30][31] Ian Wagland of Pitcruivie, Younger
The Baron of Pitmilly 16c 1987  
 
Peter Gybbon-Monypenny, 30th Baron of Pitmilly [30][38] Duncan Gybbon-Moneypenny, Ygr
The Baron of Plean 16c 1985  
 
George Way, Baron of Plean [30][31] Member of the Venerable Order of St. John and a Companion of the Order of Malta. Formerly Secretary to the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.
The Baron of Plenderleith 1306 2007  
 
Clifford Harmon, 31st Baron of Plenderleith [30][31] Clifford Harmon IV, Younger of Plenderleith
The Baron of Pluscarden
The Baron of Portrie c. 1636
The Baron of Porterfield
The Baron of Portlethen 18c   Maurice Taylor of Portlethen, Baron of Portlethen [30][31] Seat: Thornbury Castle
The Baron of Poltoun 1726 2009  
 
Tyler Janovitz, Baron of Poltoun [38] Audrey Janovitz, Maid of Poltoun
The Baron of Preston and Prestonpans 1460  
 
Robert McLean of Preston, Baron of Preston [30]
The Baron of Prestonfield 2015  
 
Raymond Bugeja, Baron of Prestonfield [59] Commander of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Commander of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
The Baron of Prestoungrange 1189 2004  
 
Mathew Wills of Prestoungrange, 15th Baron of Prestoungrange [30][31] Runs barons court with brother Baron of Dolphinstoun and father Baron of Lochnaw[77][better source needed]
The Baron of Primside and House Site
The Baron of Quhithorne c. 1569 Barony also known as "Whithorn".
The Baron of Rachane 17c 2006  
 
Michael Aquino, Baron of Rachane [30][31]
The Baron of Rannoch 1502 2012  
 
Alexander Holmes Bertea, Baron of Rannoch [31]
The Baron of Rattray 16c   Philip Cumyn of Rattray, Baron of Rattray [30][31] heir unknown Died in 1996.
The Baron of Ravenstone 15c 1983  
 
Frank Renwick of Ravenstone, Baron of Ravenstone [30][31]
The Baron of Redcastle 15c 2016   Janet Beale, 19th Baroness of Redcastle [100][30][31]
The Baron of Remistoun c. 1540
Baron of Renfrew 1398 2022  
 
HRH The Prince William, Duke of Rothesay[30] HRH Prince George of Wales
The Baron of Rescobie
The Baron of Restalrig
The Baron of Robertland 1539 2005  
 
Brian Parsons of Robertland, Baron of Robertland [31][30]
The Baron of Roberton 16c 2020   Julia Pell Livingston, Baroness of Roberton [30][31]
The Baron of Rossie 17c   John Oliphant of Rossie, Baron of Rossie [30][31]
The Baron of Ruchlaw 16c  
 
Ronald Macduff Urquhart, Baron of Ruchlaw [31]
The Baron of Rusco 17c  
 
Robert Carson of Rusco, Baron of Rusco [30] heir unknown Died 2006:[101] Seat: Rusco Castle.
The Baron of Saint Monance 1596 2014   Dr Robert Pirooz of Saint Monance, Baron of Saint Monance KC FRMS JD [31][30] Barony also known as "Monans".
The Baron of Sauchie 1320 2015  
 
Niklas Wallenberg, Baron of Sauchie [30][31]
The Baron of Saulset c. 1629 Barony also known as "Saulsait".
The Baron of Seabegs 15c 2014  
 
Dr George M. Burden, 31st Baron of Seabegs [30][31] Chieftain (“Ceann Tighe”) of Clan Lamont and Associate Member of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs (emeritus)
The Baron of Seggieden   Consul Dr Trond Hegle, Baron of Seggieden [30][31]
The Baron of Skeane 1317

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2016  
 
Dugald Skene of Skene, Baron of Skene, Chief of the Name and Arms of Skene, also 11th of Piltout and 15th of Hallyards [38]
Baron of Hallyards
The Baron of Smeaton Hepburn 15c   George Gray of Smeaton Hepburn, Baron of Smeaton Hepburn [30][31]
The Baron of Stobo 1577 2016  
 
William Jolly, 30th Baron of Stobo[30][31] Henry FitzJoly, by courtesy “Master of Muirburn”, Stobo the Younger
The Baron of Stonehaven  
 
Fraser Mearns of Stonehaven, Baron of Stonehaven [30][31]
The Baron of Stoneywood 15c 2000  
 
Charles Mack of Stoneywood, Baron of Stoneywood [30][31]
The Baron of Strathlachlan  
 
Euan MacLachlan of Maclachlan, 25th Baron of Strathlachlan, chief of Clan Maclachlan[30][31][38] Seat: New Castle Lachlan
The Baron of Strichen 1514 2014  
 
Massimo Fraser of Strichen, Baron of Strichen [30][31]
The Baron of Struan 16c 1983  
 
Alexander Robertson, Baron of Struan [30][31]
The Baron of Swinton 1098  
 
James Swinton, Baron of Swinton [30][31]
The Baron of Symington 1329 2010   Edward Lockhart Bennett of Symington, Baron of Symington
The Baron of Tarbert 1999  
 
Dr Christian Genitrini, Baron of Tarbert [59] Knight of the Imperial Order of the Star of Ethiopia
The Baron of Teallach 17c   Dennistoun Teall of Teallach, Baron of Teallach [30][31]
The Baron of Thainstone 1488 2017   David Valentine, Baron of Thainstone [30][31]
The Baron of Thankerton
The Baron of Torboll 1360 extinct
The Baron of Tranent 16c 2008   Alan Kippax, Baron of Tranent [31]
The Baron of Traquair 1491 1990  
 
Catherine Maxwell-Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair[30][31] Louis Muller-Stuart, Younger of Traquair Seat: Traquair House 21 generations in family, hosted many Scottish kings. Historic noble bloodline.
The Baron of Trent 2002   Charles Cogdill, Baron of Trent [30][31]
The Baron of Troup
Baron of Tulloch 1678 2021  
 
Dr David Willien, 16th Earl of Erroll, 17th Baron of Tulloch [30][31][103]
The Earl of Erroll 1546
The Baron of Twynehame 15c 1992  
 
Delyse Sharpe of Twynehame, Baron of Twynehame [30][31]
The Baron of Urquhart 1587 2004  
 
Robert A. Cromartie, Baron of Urquhart [30][31]
The Baron of Wells 17c 2009  
 
Bryce Lee West, Baron of Wells [30][31]
The Baron of Westside 16c   Gordon Kerr, Baron of Westside [30][31]
The Baron of West Niddry 2006  
 
Clive Boxell, Baron of West Niddry Barony recorded in the Register of Sassines at Edinburgh.[104]
The Baron of West Nisbet 2000  
 
Mark Nesbitt of that Ilk, Baron of West Nisbet, Chief of Clan Nesbitt[38] Sylvia Nesbitt, Maid of Nesbitt
The Baron of Winchburgh 15c 2021  
 
Michael Lyons, Baron of Winchburgh [105][106][31]
The Baron of Wormiston 17c 1970  
 
Michael Spens of Wormiston, Baron of Wormiston [30][31] Cosmo Spens of Wormiston, Younger
The Baron of Yair 1806 2019   Li Li, Baron of Yair [30][31]
The Baron of Yeochrie 15c 2000  
 
Captain Richard Stuart of Yeochrie, Baron of Yeochrie [30][31]

a: The creation date is the earliest known date for the barony and subject to revision.

b: C before the date is circa around this date of before. C after the date = century.

List of Lordships in the Baronage of Scotland

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The second degree of baronage nobility. If a Barony has been raised to a Lordship then it will not be listed with baronies on this page, see Lordship list:

Click here for a list of Lordships in the Baronage of Scotland

List of Earldoms in the Baronage of Scotland

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Earl is the third degree of baronage nobility, nobler than Baron (first) and Lord (second).

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List of Marquisates and Dukedoms in the Baronage of Scotland

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Fourth and fifth degrees of baronage nobility, the noblest forms in the hierarchy.

Click here for a list of Marquisates and Dukedoms in the Baronage of Scotland

List of Lordships of Regality

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Higher dignities compared to baronage titles, erected in liberam regalitatem.

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See also

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References

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Further reading

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  1. ^ Hamilton, Brian (May 2006). "A petition for Arms with Baronial Additaments" (PDF). The Amorial Register Newsletter. 1 (Special ed.). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Report on Abolition of the Feudal System :Contents". www.scotland.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 12 January 2005.