Lord Balvaird

Lord Balvaird is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1641 for Sir Andrew Murray, who was at that time also the feudal Lord of Balvaird. His son, the second Lord, succeeded as fourth Viscount Stormont in 1658 according to a special remainder in the letters patent.

Not to be confused with Lordship and Barony of Balvaird.

The latter's great-grandson, the seventh Viscount, succeeded his uncle as second Earl of Mansfield in 1793, also according to a special remainder in the letters patent.

Lords Balvaird (1641)

See the Viscount Stormont and the Earl of Mansfield for further succession.

Notes

    References
    • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
    • Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
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