Earl of Inchcape
Earl of Inchcape is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1929 for the Scottish shipping magnate and public servant James Mackay, 1st Viscount Inchcape. He had been created Baron Inchcape, of Strathnaver in the County of Sutherland, in 1911, and Viscount Inchcape, of Strathnaver in the County of Sutherland, in 1924. He was made Viscount Glenapp, of Strathnaver in the County of Sutherland, at the same time as he was given the earldom. These titles are also in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
| Earldom of Inchcape | |
|---|---|
| Arms: Per chevron Azure and Argent, in chief two Lymphads Argent, and in base a Bengal Tiger proper. Crest: A Cubit Arm holding a Falcon proper. Supporters: Dexter: a Lion rampant Gules. Sinister: a Bengal Tiger proper. both supporting a Pendant Argent, charged with a Saltire Gules. | |
| Creation date | 20 June 1929 |
| Created by | King George V |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | James Mackay, 1st Viscount Inchcape |
| Present holder | Peter Mackay, 4th Earl of Inchcape |
| Heir apparent | Fergus Mackay, Viscount Glenapp |
| Remainder to | 1st Earl's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Inchcape Viscount Glenapp Baron Inchcape |
| Status | Extant |
| Motto | MANU FORTI (With a strong hand) |
The family seat is Carlock House near Ballantrae, Ayrshire. The former family seat was Glenapp Castle, which is now a luxury hotel. It was sold by the Mackay family in 1982, having been acquired by the 1st Earl of Inchcape in 1917. The present Earl of Inchcape, however, still owns the Glenapp Estate.