Earl of Kintore facts for kids

The Earl of Kintore is a special title in Scotland. It's like being a very important noble. This title was first given in 1677 to a man named Sir John Keith. He was the third son of William Keith, who was the 6th Earl Marischal of Scotland. Sir John Keith was also the leader, or Chief, of Clan Keith.

When Sir John Keith received the title of Earl of Kintore, he also got another title: Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall. Both of these titles are part of the Peerage of Scotland, which is a list of noble titles in Scotland.

Over time, the titles changed hands within the family. In 1761, the Earldom and Lordship became "dormant." This means no one could prove they had the right to the titles. But in 1778, it was decided that the titles would go to Anthony Adrian Falconer, who was already Lord Falconer of Halkerton. He then changed his last name to Keith-Falconer.

The titles of Lord Falconer of Halkerton and Earl of Kintore stayed together until 1966. After the 10th Earl passed away, the Lordship Falconer of Halkerton became dormant again.

The 11th person to hold these titles was Ethel Sydney Keith-Falconer. She married John Baird, 1st Viscount Stonehaven. When Lord Stonehaven passed away, his titles (Viscount Stonehaven, Baron Stonehaven, and the Baird of Urie Baronetcy) went to their son, James Ian. Ethel Sydney Keith-Falconer lived to be 100 years old, making her the longest-living woman to hold a British noble title. When her son James Ian inherited her titles, he changed his last name from Baird to Keith.

The main home for the family was Keith Hall, which is near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire.

The person who is next in line to become the Earl of Kintore is called the heir apparent. They use the special name, or courtesy title, of Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall.

Quick facts for kids Earldom of Kintore
The coronet of an Earl and the Coat of Arms for the Earl of Kintore.
Creation date	20 June 1677
Monarch	Charles II of England
Peerage	Peerage of Scotland
First holder	John Keith, 1st Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall
Present holder	James William Falconer Keith, 14th Earl of Kintore
Heir apparent	Tristan Michael Keith, Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall
Subsidiary titles	Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall
Former seat(s)	Keith Hall
Motto	Dexter: Quae amissa salva (What has been lost is safe) Sinister: Veritas vincit (Truth conquers)

First Lords Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall (1677)

• John Keith, 1st Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall (died 1714)
  • He was given the title of Earl of Kintore in 1677.

Earls of Kintore (1677)

• John Keith, 1st Earl of Kintore (died 1714)
• William Keith, 2nd Earl of Kintore (died 1718)
• John Keith, 3rd Earl of Kintore (around 1699–1758)
• William Keith, 4th Earl of Kintore (around 1702–1761)
  • The title became dormant in 1761, meaning no one held it for a while.
• Anthony Adrian Keith-Falconer, 5th Earl of Kintore (died 1804)
  • The title was brought back in 1778.
• William Keith-Falconer, 6th Earl of Kintore (1766–1812)
• Anthony Adrian Keith-Falconer, 7th Earl of Kintore (1794–1844)
  • His son was William Adrian Keith-Falconer, Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall (1822–1843).
• Francis Alexander Keith-Falconer, 8th Earl of Kintore (1828–1880)
• Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore (1852–1930)
  • His son was Ian Douglas Montagu Keith-Falconer, Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall (1877–1897).
• Arthur George Keith-Falconer, 10th Earl of Kintore (1879–1966)
• Ethel Sydney Keith-Falconer, 11th Countess of Kintore (1874–1974)
• James Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore (1908–1989)
  • He also became the 2nd Viscount Stonehaven, 2nd Baron Stonehaven, and 3rd Baronet of Ury in 1941.
• Michael Canning William John Keith, 13th Earl of Kintore (1939–2004)
• James William Falconer Keith, 14th Earl of Kintore (born 1976)

The Current Earl

James William Falconer Keith of Urie, who is the 14th Earl of Kintore, was born in 1976. He also holds the titles of Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall, Viscount Stonehaven, Baron Stonehaven, and is a Baronet of Ury.

He became the Earl and inherited the other titles on October 30, 2004, after his father passed away. He is married and has one son:

• Tristan Michael Keith, Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall (born 2010). He is the heir apparent, meaning he is next in line to become the Earl of Kintore.

Lord Kintore lives at Caskieben. He also has a sister, Lady Iona Delia Mary Gaddis Keith (born 1978). In 2008, she married Mark Hopkins. Before her brother's son was born, Lady Iona was the heir presumptive, meaning she would have been next in line if there were no closer heirs.

Family Symbols (Arms)

Arms of Earl of Kintore

Notes These symbols were first used by the 11th Countess. Coronet The special crown of an Earl. Crest These are symbols placed above the shield. On the right: A noble lady holding a garland. On the left: A roebuck's head. Escutcheon This is the shield part of the symbol. It shows different family histories joined together. Supporters These are figures that stand on either side of the shield. Here, they are men in armor holding spears, like guards. Motto These are family sayings. Above the right crest: QUAE AMISSA SALVA (What has been lost is safe) Above the left crest: VERITAS VINCIT (Truth conquers) Below the shield: THAY SAY QUHAY SAY THAY, THAY HALF SAYD LAT THAME SAY

More to Explore

• Viscount Stonehaven
• Earl Marischal
• Clan Keith

Images for kids

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  Photograph of Algernon Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore

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  Portrait of Francis Keith-Falconer, 8th Earl of Kintore, by William Salter Herrick

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  Portrait of Louisa, Countess of Kintore, by Francis Grant