James Drummond, 2nd Duke of Perth

He held the Peerage created for his father, James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth, by the exiled Stuart monarchs at St Germain.

In 1689 he accompanied King James II of England, and VII of Scotland, to Ireland, and led the cavalry at the Battle of Sheriffmuir.

As the Marquess of Drummond he was created a Knight of the Thistle in March 1705, when he became Master of the Horse.

Drummond married (contract dated 5 August 1706) Lady Jane, daughter of George Gordon, 1st Duke of Gordon by Lady Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk.

Lady Jane was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle from February to November 1746 for her part in the 1745 Uprising, and died at Stobhall, Perthshire, on 30 January 1773, aged about 90.