Earl of Wemyss and March

Earl Of Wemyss And March

Earl of Wemyss (pronounced "Weemz") and Earl of March are two titles in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1633 and 1697 respectively, that have been held by a joint holder since 1826. The Scottish Wemyss family had possessed the lands of Wemyss in Fife since the 12th century.

Read more about Earl Of Wemyss And March:  The First Earls of Wemyss, Later Earls, Related Titles, Earls of Wemyss (1633), Earls of March (1697)

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