Viscount Strathallan facts for kids

The title of Lord Maderty was first created in 1609. It was given to James Drummond. He was a younger son of the 2nd Lord Drummond of Cargill.

Later, in 1686, two more important titles were created. These were Viscount Strathallan and Lord Drummond of Cromlix. These titles were given to William Drummond. He was a younger son of the 2nd Lord Maderty.

Both of these titles belong to the Peerage of Scotland. This means they are special noble titles in Scotland. Today, these titles are held by the Earl of Perth.

Lords Maderty: A Look at the First Holders (1609)

The title of Lord Maderty was passed down through the Drummond family. Here are the first few people who held this title:

• James Drummond, 1st Lord Maderty (died July 1623)
• John Drummond, 2nd Lord Maderty (died 1647)
• David Drummond, 3rd Lord Maderty (died 20 January 1692)

After the 3rd Lord Maderty, the title went to a different branch of the family. It passed to a descendant of the 1st Viscount Strathallan. This person then became the 4th Lord Maderty.

Viscounts Strathallan: A Family History (1686)

The title of Viscount Strathallan was also passed down through the Drummond family.

A marker for the graves of the Strathallan family at Dunblane Cathedral.

• William Drummond, 1st Viscount Strathallan (1617 – 23 March 1688)
• William Drummond, 2nd Viscount Strathallan (8 August 1670 – 7 July 1702)
• William Drummond, 3rd Viscount Strathallan (1694 – 26 May 1711)
• William Drummond, 4th Viscount Strathallan (died at the Battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746)

The Jacobite Rebellion and Its Impact

The 4th Viscount Strathallan supported the Jacobite rebellion. This was a series of uprisings in Great Britain. People wanted to bring the Stuart family back to the throne. Because of his support, his title was taken away in 1746. This act was called an attainder. It meant his family could not inherit the title.

• James Drummond, de jure 5th Viscount Strathallan (1722 – 22 June 1765)
• James Drummond, de jure 6th Viscount Strathallan (around 1752 – 10 December 1775)
• General Andrew John Drummond, de jure 7th Viscount Strathallan (1758 – 20 January 1814)

Restoring the Title

In 1824, a special law was passed by Parliament. This law reversed the attainder from 1746. This meant the title could be passed down again.

• James Andrew John Laurence Charles Drummond, 8th Viscount Strathallan (24 March 1767 – 14 May 1851). After the law in 1824, James officially became the Viscount.
• William Henry Drummond, 9th Viscount Strathallan (5 March 1810 – 23 January 1886)
• James Drummond, 10th Viscount Strathallan (1839–1893)
• William Huntley Drummond, 11th Viscount Strathallan (1871–1937). He also became the 15th Earl of Perth in 1902.
• James Eric Drummond, 12th Viscount Strathallan, 16th Earl of Perth (1876–1951)
• John David Drummond, 13th Viscount Strathallan, 17th Earl of Perth (1907–2002)
• John Drummond, 14th Viscount Strathallan, 18th Earl of Perth (born 1935)

The later holders of this title are also listed under the Earl of Perth article.