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Marquessate of Tweeddale
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Arms: Quarterly: 1st & 4th, Argent, three Escutcheons Gules (Hay); 2nd, Gules, three Bars Ermine (Gifford); 3rd, Azure, three Cinquefoils Argent (Fraser). Crest: A Goat's Head erased Argent, armed Or. Supporters: On either side a Buck proper, attired and unguled Or, each gorged with a Collar Azure, charged with three Cinquefoils Argent.
Creation date 17 December 1694
Monarch Charles I (for the earldom)
Peerage Peerage of Scotland
First holder John Hay, 1st Marquess of Tweeddale
Present holder Charles David Montagu Hay, 14th Marquess of Tweeddale
Heir presumptive The 1st Marquess' heirs male whatsoever
Subsidiary titles Earl of Tweeddale
Earl of Gifford
Viscount of Walden
Lord Hay of Yester
Baron Tweeddale (UK)
Status Extant
Former seat(s) Yester House
Motto SPAIR NOUGHT

The Marquess of Tweeddale is a special title in the Peerage of Scotland. This title was created in 1694 for the 2nd Earl of Tweeddale. A "peerage" is a system of titles like Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron, often passed down through families.

The person holding the Marquess of Tweeddale title also has several other important titles. These include Earl of Tweeddale (created in 1646), Earl of Gifford (1694), Viscount of Walden (1694), and Lord Hay of Yester (1488). All these are part of the Peerage of Scotland.

There is also a title called Baron Tweeddale, which was created in 1881. This one is part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom. This meant that from 1881 to 1963, the person holding this title could sit in the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

The oldest son of the Marquess of Tweeddale uses "Viscount Walden" as a "courtesy title." This means it's a title used out of tradition, but it's not an official peerage title until they inherit the main title.

The Marquess of Tweeddale also holds the title of Hereditary Chamberlain of Dunfermline. This is a traditional role, meaning it's passed down through the family, and it involves duties related to the historic city of Dunfermline.

The family's historic home was Yester House. It is located near Gifford in East Lothian, Scotland.

The Hay Family and Their Titles

The Hay family has held important titles for many centuries. These titles show their long history and influence in Scotland.

Lords Hay of Yester (starting 1488)

The first title created for the Hay family was Lord Hay of Yester. This title was given in 1488.

Earls of Tweeddale (starting 1646)

The title of Earl of Tweeddale was created in 1646.

  • John Hay, 1st Earl of Tweeddale (1593–1653)
  • John Hay, 2nd Earl of Tweeddale (1626–1697) later became the first Marquess of Tweeddale in 1694.

Marquesses of Tweeddale (starting 1694)

The highest title, Marquess of Tweeddale, was created in 1694.

The Current Marquess

The current Marquess is Charles David Montagu Hay, the 14th Marquess of Tweeddale. He was born on August 6, 1947.

He is the son of the 12th Marquess and his wife, Sonia Mary Peake. He studied at Milton Abbey School and Trinity College, Oxford.

On February 1, 2005, he inherited all the family titles. These include Marquess of Tweeddale, Earl of Tweeddale, Baron Tweeddale of Yester, Earl of Gifford, Viscount of Walden, and Lord Hay of Yester.

Who Will Inherit the Title?

The person next in line to inherit the titles is called the "heir presumptive." For the current Marquess, his heir presumptive is his brother, Lord Alistair Hay (born 1955).

Lord Alistair Hay's heir presumptive is his half-brother, Lord Andrew Arthur George Hay (born 1959). Lord Andrew's son, Angus David George Hay (born 1991), is his "heir apparent," meaning he is directly next in line after his father.

Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms is a special design that represents the family. It changes slightly as the family's titles grow.

  • Lord Hay of Yester arms

    Arms of the Lord Hay of Yester

  • Marquess of Tweeddale arms

    Arms of the Earls of Tweeddale and the 1st-10th Marquesses of Tweeddale

  • Coat of arms of the marquess of Tweeddale

    Arms from the 11th Marquess of Tweeddale

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