David Scott (of Scotstarvit)

For other people named David Scott, see David Scott (disambiguation).

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)

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Sir John Anstruther, Bt	Member of Parliament for Fife 1741–1751	Succeeded by James Oswald
Preceded by Charles Maitland	Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs 1751–1766	Succeeded by Sir John Lindsay

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Name	Scott, David
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Date of birth	1689
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Date of death	1 December 1766
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