Earl of Airlie

The title Earl of Airlie was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1586 for James Ogilvy.

Related Topics:
Peerage of Scotland - 1586

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In 1715, James Ogilvy, son of the third Earl, took part in a Jacobite uprising against the Crown, and was therefore punished by being attained; consequently, at his father's death two years later, he was unable to inherit the title. He was, however, pardoned in 1725. At his death, his brother John was recognised as the Earl, but John's son David was also attained, but later pardoned. Then, a cousin, also named David Ogilvy, claimed the title, suggesting that the previous attainders did not affect its succession, but the House of Lords rejected his claim. Parliament later passed an Act completely reversing the attainders; therefore, David Ogilvy was allowed to assume the title. In the list of earls below, the attainders are therefore disregarded for the purpose of numbering.

Related Topics:
1715 - Jacobite - Attained - 1725

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Other titles held by the Earl are: Lord Ogilvy of Airlie (created 1491) and Lord Ogilvy of Alyth and Lintrathen (1639). Both are in the Peerage of Scotland.

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The family seats are Airlie Castle and Cortachy Castle, near Forfar, Angus, Scotland.

Related Topics:
Airlie Castle - Cortachy Castle - Forfar - Angus - Scotland

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