Scotland Laird of Perth
The Lordship of Perth
Perth was the effective capital of Scotland for much of the medieval period, and its nearby Stone of Destiny at Scone Palace was where Scottish kings were crowned for centuries. The city's position at the tidal limit of the River Tay made it Scotland's most important inland port and a centre of noble power.
Scone Palace, just north of Perth, was the crowning place of Scottish monarchs from Kenneth MacAlpin in the 9th century. The Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone) was kept here until Edward I of England seized it in 1296 and took it to Westminster Abbey, where it remained until 1996.
The Earldom of Perth was created in 1605 for the Drummond family. The 4th Earl was a prominent Jacobite who served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland under James VII. After the Jacobite risings, the title was attainted but later restored, and the Drummond family continues to hold it today.
Perth and the Peerage
The Earl of Perth (Drummond family) has held the title since 1605. The 4th Earl was attainted for his Jacobite sympathies, but the title was restored in the 19th century. The Viscount of Stormont (Murray family, later Earls of Mansfield) held significant power in the Perth region.
Among the notable figures associated with Perth, Earl of Perth was known for drummond family. Kings of Scotland, crowned at Scone, also left a significant mark on the area's history.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Perth
When the Stone of Destiny was returned to Scotland in 1996, it was placed in Edinburgh Castle rather than Scone Palace. Conspiracy theories persist that the original stone was hidden by monks in 1296 and Edward I took a fake.
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