Earl of Morton
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The title Earl of Morton was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1458 for James Douglas of Dalkeith. Along with it, the title Lord Aberdour was granted. This latter title is the courtesy title for the eldest son and heir to the Earl of Morton.
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Earldom of Morton | |
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Creation date | 1548 |
Created by | Mary |
Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
First holder | James Douglas, 1st Earl of Morton |
Present holder | Stewart Douglas, 22nd Earl of Morton |
Heir apparent | John Douglas, Lord Aberdour |
Subsidiary titles | Lord Aberdour |
Seat(s) | Dalmahoy Farms |
Former seat(s) | Aberdour Castle Dalmahoy Conaglen House |
Motto | Lock sicker (be sure)[2] |
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The family seat is Dalmahoy Farms, Morton near Kirknewton, West Lothian.