Earl of Seaforth
Earl of Seaforth was a title in the Peerage of Scotland and the Peerage of Ireland, derived from Loch Seaforth on the coast of Lewis. It was held by the family of Mackenzie from 1623 to 1716, and again from 1771 to 1781.
| Earldom of Seaforth | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | 3 December 1623 |
| Creation | First |
| Created by | James I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | Colin Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth |
| Last holder | Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth |
| Status | Extinct |
| Extinction date | 1781 |
| Seat(s) | Brahan Castle |
| Motto | Luceo Non Uro ("I shine but do not burn") |
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