Thomas Erskine, Lord Erskine

Thomas Erskine, Lord Erskine (1705 – 16 March 1766) was a Scottish 18th century politician.

He was the son of John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar. He could not inherit the title of Earl of Mar due to the Writ of Attainder for treason passed against his father in 1716 for his role in the First Jacobite Rebellion (1715).

He had a home in Broughton, Gayfield House, purchased in 1765 shortly before his death for £2,000. The house is still extant.

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