Earldom of Kinnoull | |
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Creation date | 25 May 1633 |
Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
First holder | George Hay, 1st Earl of Kinnoull |
Present holder | Charles Hay, 16th Earl of Kinnoull |
Heir apparent | William Hay, Viscount Dupplin (b. 2011) |
Subsidiary titles | Viscount Dupplin, Lord Hay of Kinfauns, Baron Hay of Pedwardine |
Seat(s) | Dupplin Castle |
Former seat(s) | Balhousie Castle |
Motto | Renovate animos ("Renew your courage")[1] |
Earl of Kinnoull (sometimes spelled Earl of Kinnoul) is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1633 for George Hay, 1st Viscount of Dupplin. Other associated titles are: Viscount Dupplin and Lord Hay of Kinfauns (1627) and Baron Hay of Pedwardine (1711). The former two are in the Peerage of Scotland, while the third is in the Peerage of Great Britain. The title of Viscount Dupplin is the courtesy title for the Earl's eldest son and heir.[2]