Earl of Deloraine facts for kids

The Earl of Deloraine was a special title given to a nobleman in Scotland. This title was created in 1706 for a man named Lord Henry Scott. He was the second son of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, whose father was King Charles II. Henry Scott's mother was Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch.

When Henry Scott became Earl of Deloraine, he also received two other titles: Lord Goldielands and Viscount of Hermitage. These titles were also part of the Scottish nobility. Two of his sons later became Earls of Deloraine after him. The title eventually ended in 1807 when the fourth Earl, Henry Scott, passed away without any children to inherit it.

What Was an Earl?

In the old days, an Earl was a very important noble title, similar to a count in other countries. It was a high rank in the Peerage of Scotland, which is a list of all the noble families and their titles in Scotland. People with these titles often owned a lot of land and had influence in society.

Where Did the Deloraine Title Come From?

The names for these titles came from real places in the Scottish Borders area.

• Deloraine is a spot where the Deloraine Burn (a small stream) flows into the Ettrick Water. This is between the villages of Ettrick and Ettrickbridge.
• The title Viscount of Hermitage comes from Hermitage Castle. This old castle is located north of Newcastleton.
• Goldielands refers to a peel tower, which was a small fortified house. It's found near where the Borthwick Water joins the River Teviot, southwest of Hawick.

The Earls of Deloraine (1706)

Here are the people who held the title of Earl of Deloraine:

• Henry Scott, 1st Earl of Deloraine (1676–1730)
• Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Deloraine (1710–1739)
• Henry Scott, 3rd Earl of Deloraine (1712–1740)
• Henry Scott, 4th Earl of Deloraine (1737–1807)

Family Symbols: The Arms

Noble families often have special symbols called "Arms" or a "Coat of Arms." These are like a unique family badge. They tell a story about the family's history and values. The Earls of Deloraine had their own special design.

Arms of Earl of Deloraine

Coronet A Coronet of an Earl Crest A Stag trippant proper armed and attired Or, a Crescent for difference Escutcheon Or on a Bend Azure a Mullet of six points between two Crescents of the field, a Crescent for difference Supporters On either side a Female Figure proper habited from the waist downwards in a Kirtle Azure gathered up at the knees the arms and bosom uncovered around the shoulders a Flowing Mantle as before suspended by the exterior hand girdle and sandals Gules and her head adorned with a Plume of three Ostrich Feathers Argent Motto Amo (I love)

See also

• Duke of Monmouth
• Duke of Buccleuch