Lady Jean Fforde

She is known for her 1994 auction of the feudal Earldom of Arran and 1,000 acres of farmland to pay for central heating in her island cottage.

[4] Lady Jean Fforde enjoyed balls and parties, and she came out as a debutante in 1939 where she was presented to King George VI.

Whilst working here she joined more than 8000 women in their mission to break German codes to help end the war.

In 1994, she auctioned off the title, 1,000 acres of land, and the remains of Lochranza Castle in order to pay for new central heating in her island cottage.

[2] In December 1994, title and land were auctioned through the Manorial Society of Great Britain for a reputed £410,000 to millionaire businessman John de Bruyne.

In 2006, Sturzenegger filed an unsuccessful petition with the Lord Lyon King of Arms to be styled as the Earl of Arran.