Major James Rose, 23rd Baron of Kilravock (1820-1909) was a British Army officer serving in British India, the Lord Lieutenant of Nairn and the Chief of Clan Rose.

[1] The third surviving son of Hugh Rose, 20th of Kilravock by his second wife, Catherine Mackintosh of Farr.

[2] Born into a strongly political family, to Hugh Rose, 20th of Kilravock and his second wife, Catherine Mackintosh of Farr.

[1] He was also the grandson of the literary critic and author Elizabeth Rose, Lady of Kilravock.

[1] On his return he was appointed Justice of the Peace and Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Nairn.