He is best remembered as one of the Immortal Seven who invited William of Orange to invade England and depose his father-in-law James II.

He represented East Grinstead and Arundel in the House of Commons and served as Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland.

His son, the tenth Earl, was a soldier and also served as Lord Lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Lord Scarbrough represented Kingston upon Hull East and York in Parliament and served as Governor of Bombay.

As of 2017[update] the titles are held by the latter's eldest son, the thirteenth Earl, who succeeded in 2004.

[3] John Lumley-Savile, illegitimate son of the eighth Earl, was a prominent diplomat and was created Baron Savile in 1888.

The town in the North Riding of Yorkshire from which the title of the earldom is derived is now spelt Scarborough.

The historic family seat is Lumley Castle, which is still owned by the earl, but is now a hotel.