Robert Cairncross (died 1544) was a Scottish bishop.
Robert Cairncross | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ross | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ross |
| Appointed | 14 April 1539 |
| Term ended | 1544 |
| Predecessor | James Hay |
| Successor | David Panter |
| Previous post(s) | Abbot of Holyrood Provost of Corstorphine |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1544 |
At various times he was provost of Corstorphine, abbot of Holyrood. He was appointed bishop of Ross in 1539, holding in commendam the abbacy of Fern. He also held office as Lord High Treasurer of Scotland from 1528 to 1529 and from 1537 to 1539.