Baron Erskine

Baron Erskine , of Restormel Castle in the County of Cornwall , is a hereditary British title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom .

In contrast to the later awarded titles Baron Erskine of Rerrick (1964; expired 1995) and Baron Erskine of Alloa Tower (2000), the title is also called in the long form Baron Erskine of Restormel Castle .

Awarding and other titles

The title was created on February 10, 1806 for Thomas Erskine , on the occasion of his appointment as Lord Chancellor .

The 7th Baron inherited the Scottish title of 16th Earl of Buchan in 1960 , along with subordinate titles. The Barony of Erskine has since been a minor title of the Earl.

List of Barons Erskine (1806)

• Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine (1750–1823)
• David Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine (1777–1855)
• Thomas Erskine, 3rd Baron Erskine (1802–1877)
• John Erskine, 4th Baron Erskine (1804-1882)
• William Erskine, 5th Baron Erskine (1841–1913)
• Montagu Erskine, 6th Baron Erskine (1865–1957)
• Donald Erskine, 16th Earl of Buchan , 7th Baron Erskine (1899–1984)
• Malcolm Erskine, 17th Earl of Buchan , 8th Baron Erskine (born 1930)

Probable title heir ( Heir apparent ) is the eldest son of the current title holder, Henry Thomas Alexander Erskine, Lord Cardross (* 1960).

Literature and web links

• Charles Kidd, David Williamson (Eds.): Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage. Comprises Information concerning the Royal Family, the Peerage, and Baronetage. St Martin's Press et al., New York NY et al. 1990, ISBN 0-312-04640-5 .
• Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page