William Scott of Scott's Hall

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Sir William Scott of Scott's Hall, Brabourne (died August 24, 1524) was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

During his lifetime he was to become a High Sheriff of Kent in 1491, and again in 1502, a position he was to return to in 1515 and 1517. He was also to become Constable of Dover Castle and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

William Scott married to Sybilla Lewknor, the daughter of Johanna Halsham. In her own right Sybilla owned lands in Appledore, Iden & Romney Marsh, including the Barony of Bircholt. Johanna Halsham who is buried at Ashford in Kent, was the heiress of her uncle Hugh Halsham of West Grinstead, and the grand daughter of the Countess of Athol.

Sir William was buried at Brabourne church in Kent, England.