Colin Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor facts for kids
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The Earl Cawdor
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| Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Nairnshire | |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 1993–1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 6th Earl Cawdor |
| Succeeded by | seat abolished |
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| Born | 30 June 1962 Carmarthen, Wales |
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| Relatives | Clan Campbell of Cawdor |
| Education | Eton College St Peter's College, Oxford |
| Occupation | architect, politician, landowner |
Colin Robert Vaughan Campbell, 7th Earl Cawdor, also known as a DL, was born on June 30, 1962. Before he became Earl Cawdor in 1993, he was known as Viscount Emlyn from 1970. He is a Scottish peer, which means he holds a special noble title. He is also a landowner and an architect.
From 1993 to 1999, he was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament. Today, he serves as the Vice-Lord Lieutenant for Nairnshire in Scotland.
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Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Colin Robert Vaughan Campbell was born in Carmarthen, Wales. He is the older son of Hugh John Vaughan Campbell, 6th Earl Cawdor, and his first wife, Cathryn Hinde. His mother's father was Major-General Sir Robert Hinde.
Colin went to two well-known schools: Eton College and St Peter's College, Oxford. These are both very famous places for education in the UK.
Becoming the Earl
In 1993, when his father passed away, Colin became the 7th Earl Cawdor. This title also made him Viscount Emlyn and Baron Cawdor. Along with the titles, he inherited a large estate in Scotland. This estate covers about 50,000 acres of land.
He also inherited Cawdor Castle. This castle is famous because it is mentioned in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth.
Community Projects
In 2006, Lord Cawdor started a project called "New Future for Nairn." He wanted to help the town of Nairn become popular again. Nairn used to be a favorite place for seaside holidays. People even called it "the Brighton of the North."
In 2007, he shared more detailed plans for Nairn. These plans included developing 274 acres of land at Delnies. This area is on the edge of the town. The development was planned to include new homes, a sports center, and an arts center for the community.
Family Life
Marriage and Children
On October 21, 1994, Lord Cawdor married Lady Isabella Stanhope. Their wedding took place in Adare, County Limerick. Lady Isabella is the youngest daughter of William Stanhope, 11th Earl of Harrington.
Before her marriage, Lady Isabella worked as a fashion editor for Vogue magazine. She later became an interior decorator, designing beautiful spaces. Lord and Lady Cawdor have four children:
- Lady Jean Campbell (born 1997)
- James Chester Campbell, Viscount Emlyn (born 1998)
- Lady Eleanor Campbell (born 2000)
- Lady Beatrice Campbell (born 2004)
Family Home
In 2005, Lord Cawdor, his wife, and their children were living at Drynachan Lodge. This is a large hunting lodge with eight bedrooms, located near the River Findhorn.
Public Recognition
In 2007, Vogue magazine featured the Cawdors. They were listed among the best-dressed couples, referred to as "Earl Colin & Countess Isabella of Cawdor."
In 2013, Lord Cawdor's older sister, Lady Liza Campbell, was quoted in The New York Times. The article discussed how primogeniture (where the oldest son inherits everything) was seen as an old form of sexism.
