Baron Strathspey facts for kids
The title of Baron Strathspey is a special noble rank in the United Kingdom. It's like being a lord or lady. The title is named after Strathspey, a beautiful area in Scotland. This title has been created twice. Both times, it was given to someone who was also an Earl of Seafield.
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What is a Baron Strathspey?
A "Baron" is a noble title, usually passed down through families. The title of Baron Strathspey has a long history. It has been created two different times.
First Baron Strathspey (1858)
The first time the title of Baron Strathspey was created was on August 14, 1858. It was given to John Ogilvy-Grant, 7th Earl of Seafield. He was already an Earl, which is another high noble rank. You can learn more about the Earls of Seafield on their own page.
This first creation of the Baron Strathspey title ended in 1884. This happened when John's son, who was the 8th Earl and 2nd Baron, passed away without a male heir to inherit it. When a title "becomes extinct," it means there's no one left to inherit it in the way the rules say.
Second Baron Strathspey (1884)
Just a few months after the first title ended, it was created again! This time, it was given to James Ogilvy-Grant, 9th Earl of Seafield. He was the uncle of the previous Baron. He also inherited another old family title called the Colquhoun baronetcy.
The titles of Baron Strathspey and the baronetcy stayed with the Earls of Seafield for a while. This continued until the 11th Earl passed away in 1915. The Earldom of Seafield could be passed on to female family members. So, the 11th Earl's daughter became the 12th Countess of Seafield.
However, the Baron Strathspey title and the baronetcy could only be passed on to male family members. So, these titles went to the 11th Earl's brother, who became the 4th Baron Strathspey.
His son, the 5th Baron, officially changed his family name to Grant of Grant in 1950. As of 2023, the current Baron is the 7th Baron. He is also known as the 34th Chief of Clan Grant.
Who Held the Title?
Here are the people who have held the title of Baron Strathspey:
Barons Strathspey (First Creation, 1858)
- John Charles Ogilvy-Grant, 7th Earl of Seafield, 1st Baron Strathspey (1815–1881)
- Ian Charles Ogilvy-Grant, 8th Earl of Seafield, 2nd Baron Strathspey (1851–1884)
Barons Strathspey (Second Creation, 1884)
- James Ogilvy-Grant, 9th Earl of Seafield, 1st Baron Strathspey (1817–1888)
- Francis William Ogilvy-Grant, 10th Earl of Seafield, 2nd Baron Strathspey (1847–1888)
- James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield, 3rd Baron Strathspey (1876–1915)
- Trevor Ogilvie-Grant, 4th Baron Strathspey (1879–1948)
- Donald Patrick Trevor Grant of Grant, 5th Baron Strathspey (1912–1992)
- James Patrick Trevor Grant of Grant, 6th Baron Strathspey (1943–2023)
- Michael Patrick Grant, 7th Baron Strathspey (born 1953)
Currently, there is no one in line to inherit the barony after the current Baron.
See also
- Clan Grant
- Colquhoun baronets
- Earl of Seafield
