Jane Scott, Countess of Dalkeith (24 May 1701 – 31 August 1729),[1] formerly Lady Jane Douglas, was the first wife of Francis Scott, 2nd Duke of Buccleuch, but died prior to him succeeding in the dukedom.
They were married on 5 April 1720 at the Earl of Rochester's House, Privy Gardens, Whitehall.
[2] Lady Jane died in 1729 at Langley, Buckinghamshire, and was buried at Dalkeith Castle in Scotland.
[3] They had two sons and three daughters, including Following her death, it was said by Lady Louisa Stuart that the duke "plunged into such low amours, and lived so entirely with the lowest company, that, although he resided constantly in the neighbourhood of London, his person was scarcely known to his equals, and his character fell into utter contempt.
Both of his legitimate sons predeceased him, so he was succeeded by his grandson Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch.