Lord of Kintyre facts for kids

The Lord of Kintyre is a special historical title in Scotland. It's like being a very important leader or noble person connected to a place called Kintyre. This title was officially created a long time ago, in 1626, and is part of the Peerage of Scotland. A "peerage" is a system of noble titles, like Duke, Earl, or Lord, that were given out by the king or queen.

What is Kintyre?

Kintyre is a long, narrow peninsula located in Argyll and Bute, on the west coast of Scotland. It stretches for about 30 miles (48 kilometers) and is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. For centuries, Kintyre has been an important area, especially for controlling sea routes.

Early Leaders of Kintyre

Before the official title of "Lord of Kintyre" was created in 1626, there were powerful leaders who ruled over the Kintyre area. These early leaders were often important figures in Scottish history, especially during the time when different clans and families held power.

Here are some of the notable early leaders connected to Kintyre:

• Somhairle mac Giolla Brighde (died 1164)
• Raghnall mac Somhairle (died 1191/1192–c.1210/1227)
• Ruaidhrí mac Raghnaill (died 1247?)
• Maol Coluim (died 1307?)

These individuals played a big role in shaping the history of the region before the formal title was established.

The Official Lord of Kintyre Title

The title of "Lord of Kintyre" was formally created in 1626. This meant it became an official noble title within the Peerage of Scotland. The title was often given to important families who had significant influence and land in the Kintyre region.

Over time, the title became closely linked with the Clan Campbell, one of the most powerful and influential clans in Scottish history. Many of the Lords of Kintyre were also Dukes of Argyll, holding even higher noble ranks.

Lords of Kintyre Through History

Here is a list of the people who have held the official title of Lord of Kintyre since its creation:

• Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, 1st Lord of Kintyre (1626–1638)
• Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 2nd Lord of Kintyre (1645–1661)
• Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 3rd Lord of Kintyre (1663–1685)
• Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll, 4th Lord of Kintyre (1689–1703)
• John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, 5th Lord of Kintyre (1703–1743)
• Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, 6th Lord of Kintyre (1743–1761)
• John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll, 7th Lord of Kintyre (1761–1770)
• John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll, 8th Lord of Kintyre (1770–1806)
• George Campbell, 6th Duke of Argyll, 9th Lord of Kintyre (1806–1839)
• John Campbell, 7th Duke of Argyll, 10th Lord of Kintyre (1839–1847)
• George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, 11th Lord of Kintyre (1847–1900)
• John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll, 12th Lord of Kintyre (1900–1914)
• Niall Campbell, 10th Duke of Argyll, 13th Lord of Kintyre (1914–1949)
• Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll, 14th Lord of Kintyre (1949–1973)
• Ian Campbell, 12th Duke of Argyll, 15th Lord of Kintyre (1973–2001)
• Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll, 16th Lord of Kintyre (2001–present)