Viscount of Primrose facts for kids

Viscount of Primrose was a special title in Scotland a long time ago. It was like being a noble, but not as high as a Duke or Earl. This title was created in 1703 for a man named Sir James Primrose. He also got another title at the same time: Lord Primrose and Castlefield.

Sir James Primrose was the grandson of a very important person named Archibald Primrose. Archibald was a judge, known as a "Lord of Session," and he was given the title of a Baronet in 1651. A Baronet is a bit like a knight, but the title can be passed down in the family. His baronetcy was connected to a place called Carrington in the County of Selkirk.

The titles of Viscount of Primrose and Lord Primrose and Castlefield ended when the third Viscount died in 1741. This means there were no more people to inherit these specific titles. However, the Baronet title continued! It went to the late Viscount's cousin, James Primrose, 2nd Earl of Rosebery, who became the fifth Baronet of Carrington. He was the son of Archibald Primrose, 1st Earl of Rosebery. If you want to learn more about the Baronet title after this, you can look up the Earl of Rosebery.

Who Were the Primrose Baronets of Carrington? (1651)

The Baronet title was created first, even before the Viscount title. Here are the first few people who held the Baronet title:

• Sir Archibald Primrose, 1st Baronet (died 1679)
• Sir William Primrose, 2nd Baronet (died 1687)
• Sir James Primrose, 3rd Baronet (around 1680–1706)
  • This Sir James Primrose was the one who later became the first Viscount of Primrose in 1703.

Who Were the Viscounts of Primrose? (1703)

The Viscount title was created in 1703. Here are the three people who held this title:

• James Primrose, 1st Viscount of Primrose (around 1680–1706)
• Archibald Primrose, 2nd Viscount of Primrose (died 1716)
• Hugh Primrose, 3rd Viscount of Primrose (around 1703–1741)
  • When Hugh Primrose died in 1741, the Viscount title ended.

What Happened to the Primrose Baronets of Carrington? (After 1741)

After the Viscount title ended, the Baronet title continued. To learn more about its history after 1741, you can find information under the Earl of Rosebery article.