Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch facts for kids
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The Duke of Buccleuch
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Portrait by Allan Warren, 2013
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| Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle | |
| Assumed office 9 December 2023 |
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| Monarch | Charles III |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Airlie |
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Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott
14 February 1954 Edinburgh, Scotland |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, born on February 14, 1954, is known as the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry. He holds important titles in Scotland, including being a major landowner and the Chief of Clan Scott. A "Duke" is one of the highest ranks in the British nobility.
He is a descendant of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, who was the eldest son of King Charles II of England. The Duke was once the biggest private landowner in Scotland. He owned about 217,000 acres (878 square kilometers) of land. He was later surpassed by Anders Holch Povlsen, who now owns more land in the country.
In December 2023, King Charles III appointed him as the Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle. This is a very old and important order of knighthood in Scotland.
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Early Life and School
Richard Scott was born in 1954. His father was John Scott, 9th Duke of Buccleuch, and his mother was Jane McNeill. A famous person, Princess Margaret, was one of his godparents when he was baptized.
He went to St. Mary's School, Melrose, and then to Eton College, which is a well-known school. From 1967 to 1969, he was a Page of Honour for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. This meant he helped her at official events.
In 1973, his father became the Duke, and Richard began to use the title Earl of Dalkeith. Before that, he was called Lord Eskdaill. He finished his studies at the University of Oxford in 1976.
His Career and Roles
Richard Scott has held many important positions throughout his life. He was involved with the Millennium Commission, which helped celebrate the year 2000 in the UK. For his work there, he received an honor called Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2000.
He was also the president of the National Trust for Scotland from 2003 to 2012. This organization works to protect Scotland's natural and historical places. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, which is a group of experts in Scotland.
In 2007, when his father passed away, Richard inherited the titles of Duke of Buccleuch and Duke of Queensberry.
The Duke's Art Collection
The Dukes of Buccleuch have a very important art collection. One famous event happened in 2007 when a stolen painting by Leonardo da Vinci called Madonna of the Yarnwinder was found. This painting, worth a lot of money, was part of their collection.
In 2008, another special painting was discovered in their family home, Boughton House. It was a rare portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Other Important Roles
The Duke has also served in military and royal roles. From 2011 to 2016, he was an Honorary Colonel for a part of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. In 2014, he became the Captain-General of the Royal Company of Archers, who are the King's Bodyguard for Scotland.
He is a trustee of the Royal Collection Trust, which looks after the British Royal Family's art and treasures. He is also the President of St Andrew's First Aid, an organization that teaches first aid. His family has been involved with this group for over 100 years.
In 2016, he became the High Steward of Westminster Abbey, a historic church in London. He was also appointed as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2018 and 2019. This role represents the King at the Church of Scotland's main meeting.
In 2017, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Thistle (KT), which is a very high honor in Scotland. In 2023, he became the Chancellor of this Order. He also received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 2021 for his work with the Royal Collections Trust. During the coronation of Charles III and Camilla in 2023, he took part in the royal procession, carrying an important royal item called the Sceptre with Cross.
Family Homes
The Duke owns several historic houses. These include:
- Boughton House
- Drumlanrig Castle
- Dalkeith Palace
- Eildon Hall (Scottish Borders)
- Bowhill House
Marriage and Family
In 1981, Richard Scott married Lady Elizabeth Marian Frances Kerr. She was the daughter of the 12th Marquess of Lothian. They had four children together:
- Lady Louisa Montagu Douglas Scott (born 1982)
- Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, Earl of Dalkeith (born 1984)
- Lord Charles Montagu Douglas Scott (born 1987)
- Lady Amabel Montagu Douglas Scott (born 1992)
Lady Elizabeth, the Duchess of Buccleuch, passed away in April 2023 at the age of 68.
Images for kids
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Drumlanrig Castle, one of the Duke's homes in Scotland.
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Boughton House, another of the Duke's homes in Northamptonshire, England.
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The Duke in his uniform as Captain-General of the Royal Company of Archers in 2021.
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