James Graham, 8th Duke of Montrose

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James Graham, 8th Duke of Montrose (b. 1935), is currently the only duke who has a seat in the House of Lords as an elected hereditary peer. He takes the Conservative Party whip and is currently the shadow spokesman for Scotland. The other duke in the House, the Duke of Norfolk, did not have to stand for election as he holds the Royal Office of Earl Marshal.

Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by
James Angus Graham		 Duke of Montrose
1992–Present		 Succeeded by
Current incumbent
Preceded by
His Grace The Duke of Atholl		 United Kingdom Order of Precedence
(gentlemen)		 Succeeded by
His Grace The Duke of Roxburghe
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