David Scott (of Scotstarvit)

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).

Biography

Scott was returned to Fife in 1741, and held that seat for a decade. In 1751, he was returned to 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 (British Army officer) (d. 1776);
• Marjory, who married David Murray, 5th Viscount of Stormont.