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David Scott (of Scotstarvit)

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David Scott (1689 – 1 December 1766), of Scotstarvit, was a Scottish Member of Parliament. He was the son of David Scott of Scotstarvit (died 1718).

He was returned for Fife in 1741, and held that seat for a decade. In 1751, he was returned for Aberdeen, for which he sat until his death. By his wife Lucy, daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, he had several children, including:

  • David Scott of Scotstarvit, eldest son and heir, died without issue;
  • Maj-Gen. John Scott of Scotstarvit (d. 1776);
  • Marjory, who married David Murray, 5th Viscount of Stormont.

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