George Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl

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George Iain Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl (19 June 1931–27 February 1996), known as Wee Iain, attended both Eton College and Oxford University, before succeeding his third cousin to and becoming the 10th Duke of Atholl.

The estate he inherited ran to approximately 120,000 acres (496 km²) - although this was a decline from the 190,000 acres (769 km²) in the 19th century, it was still a smaller decline than many other Scottish estates. Under his stewardship, the estate in and around Blair Castle became a significant area for forestry, on which he was an acknowledged expert and spoke on many times in the House of Lords, and tourism. In addition, he resurrected the Atholl Highlanders, the ceremonial private army of the Dukedom. He was an active member of the Conservative Monday Club. He died unmarried in 1996, with the title passing to his second cousin, John Murray.

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• Copping, Robert, The Monday Club - Crisis and After May 1975, page 25, published by the Current Affairs Information Service, Ilford, Essex, (P/B).

Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by James Stewart-Murray	Duke of Atholl	Succeeded by John Murray