Duke of Ross

The title Duke of Ross (Scottish Gaelic: Diùc Rois)[1] has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland.

Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488[2] for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III.

The title was created a second time for Alexander Stewart, the youngest son of James IV.

Includes dukes of: Albany, Albemarle, Bedford, Cambridge, Clarence, Connaught and Strathearn, Cumberland, Edinburgh, Gloucester, Gloucester and Edinburgh, Hereford, Kent, Kintyre and Lorne, Norfolk, Ross, Somerset, Sussex, Windsor, and York, but only when royally.

Non-royal dukes are not included; see Royal dukedoms in the United Kingdom.Titles mandated for use by the heir apparent (Duke of Rothesay and the 1337 creation of the Duke of Cornwall) are also not included, see Princes of Wales family tree.

Arms in stained glass of James Stewart, Duke of Ross . The arms of Ross-shire ( Gules, three lions rampant argent ) are visible.