Sir John Anstruther, Baronet (c. 1678 – 27 September 1753) was a Scottish politician.
He served as Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs from 1708–1712 and from 1713–1715 and for Fife from 1715–1741.
He was created a Baronet in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 6 January 1700. In 1727, he was appointed "Sole Master of Works, Inspector and Director-General of all royal buildings in Scotland" by King George II, with responsibility for repairs and alterations to royal palaces and castles north of the border.[1]
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Constituency created |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1708–1712 |
Succeeded by George Hamilton |
| Preceded by George Hamilton |
Member of Parliament for Anstruther Burghs 1713–1715 |
Succeeded by Philip Anstruther |
| Preceded by Sir Alexander Areskine |
Member of Parliament for Fife 1715–1741 |
Succeeded by David Scott |
| Baronetage of Nova Scotia | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
1st Baronet (1700) (of Anstruther) 1700–1753 |
Succeeded by Sir John Anstruther |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Campbell of Mamor |
Master of Work to the Crown of Scotland 1727–1743 |
Succeeded by George Dundas |