Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1954(1954-02-14)
Age	70
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Edinburgh
Horoscope	Aquarius

Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch Biography

Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 14, 1954 in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Scott was born in 1954, the son of John Scott, 9th Duke of Buccleuch, and his wife, Jane Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch, a daughter of John McNeill, QC. He was baptised with Princess Margaret as one of his godparents.

As Earl of Dalkeith, he had a brief term on the board of Border Television from 1989 to 1990, and in 1994 he joined the Millennium Commission as the representative for Northern England. He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours for his services to the Millennium Celebrations, leaving the commission in 2003. He was president of the National Trust for Scotland from 2003 to 2012, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE).

The art collection of the Dukes of Buccleuch is of great significance, and the recovery of the stolen Leonardo da Vinci painting Madonna of the Yarnwinder from the collection, valued at 30 million GBP, in a raid on the offices of a prestigious law firm captured public attention in 2007. In 2008 a painting in the family collection at Boughton House, a rare portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth I of England, was discovered.

He inherited the titles of Duke of Buccleuch and Duke of Queensberry upon his father’s death on 4 September 2007.

In 1981, he married Lady Elizabeth Marian Frances Kerr, a daughter of the 12th Marquess of Lothian (and a sister of the 13th Marquess of Lothian, a Conservative politician). They had four children:

Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch Net Worth

Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch is one of the richest Politician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry, KT, KBE, FSA, FRSE (born 14 February 1954), styled as Lord Eskdaill until 1973 and as Earl of Dalkeith from 1973 until 2007, is a Scottish landholder and peer. He is the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, as well as Chief of Clan Scott. He is the heir male of James, Duke of Monmouth (9 April 1649 – 15 July 1685), the eldest illegitimate son of King Charles II and his mistress, Lucy Walter.

He was educated at St. Mary’s School, Melrose, and Eton College, and was Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1967 to 1969. In 1973, his father inherited the Dukedoms of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and Scott took the courtesy title Earl of Dalkeith, having previously been styled Lord Eskdaill. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1976 as a Bachelor of Arts.

He also served as Deputy Chairman of the (since abolished) Independent Television Commission, as a member of Scottish Heritage, on the board of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and was President of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society from 1999 to 2005.

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Who is Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch Dating?

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In December 2017, he was appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for the year 2018. In October 2018, he was re-appointed for the year 2019.

Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

The Duke is President of St Andrew’s First Aid. The Buccleuch family has held the presidency of St Andrew’s First Aid since the early 1900s.

Top Facts about Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch

1. Richard Scott is the 10th Duke of Buccleuch.
2. He was born in 1954 in Scotland.
3. The Buccleuch family owns over 240,000 acres of land.
4. The family’s wealth is estimated at £375 million.
5. Richard Scott is a patron of several charities and organizations.
6. He has served as a member of the House of Lords since 2019.
7. The Duke has four children with his wife, Sarah Troughton.
8. His ancestral home is Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway.
9. Richard Scott succeeded his father as Duke in 2007.
10. He holds several honorary degrees from universities across the UK.

How rich is the Duke of Buccleuch?

The current Duke of Buccleuch, Sir Richard Scott, is the 10th Duke of Buccleuch. He is in the top 20 richest people in Scotland, with an estimated wealth of PS195m (excluding land value) , making him the sixth wealthiest Duke in the UK. He attended Eton College and graduated from Oxford University.

Is the Duke of Buccleuch related to the Queen?

He was educated at St. Mary’s School, Melrose, and Eton College, and was Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1967 to 1969. In 1973, his father inherited the Dukedoms of Buccleuch and Queensberry, and Scott took the courtesy title Earl of Dalkeith, having previously been styled Lord Eskdaill.

What land does the Duke of Buccleuch own?

The current Duke of Buccleuch, Richard Scott, the 10th Duke, is one of the largest private landowners in Scotland with some 200,000 acres (over 80,000 hectares) and chairman of the Buccleuch Group, a holding company with interests in commercial property, rural affairs, food, and beverages.

Who is the current Duchess of Buccleuch?

Her Grace The Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry
Spouse(s)| John Scott, 9th Duke of Buccleuch ​ ​ ( m. 1953; died 2007)​
Children| Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch Lord John Scott Lady Charlotte-Anne Scott Lord Damian Scott
Parent(s)| John McNeill Amy Maynard

Where does the Duke of Buccleuch live?

Welcome to Bowhill House and Grounds The magnificent country home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and home to part of the famous Buccleuch art collection.