Earl Of Mar Collection

John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703. Creator: John Smith
John, Earl of Mar, Lord Erskine, 1703

Punch Bowl on the Quoich (b / w photo)
7191194 Punch Bowl on the Quoich (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch Bowl on the Quoich)

The Earl of Mar raising the Pretenders Standard (engraving)
664587 The Earl of Mar raising the Pretenders Standard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Mar raising the Pretenders Standard)

John Thomas Erskine (engraving)
812413 John Thomas Erskine (engraving) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas, Lord Erskine. From a portrait by J. Hoppner, R.A. engraved by J. B. Bird)

John, Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland (engraving)
3639001 John, Earl of Mar, Regent of Scotland (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Erskine, Earl of Mar)

Council Held by the Earl of Mar before the Battle of Sheriffmuir (engraving)
655437 Council Held by the Earl of Mar before the Battle of Sheriffmuir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b / w photo)
1062951 The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, Some Members of the Upper House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home Rule Bill in the Lords)

James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, John Erskine, Earl of Mar, Archibald, Earl of Angus, The Regent Moray (engraving)
5202830 James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, John Erskine, Earl of Mar, Archibald, Earl of Angus, The Regent Moray (engraving) by English School

The Douglas Room, Stirling Castle (colour photo)
3096680 The Douglas Room, Stirling Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Douglas Room, Stirling Castle)

The Earl of Mars Council of War, November 1715, (c1880). John Erskine, Earl of Mar (1675-May 1732) was a Scottish Jacobite who when deprived of office by the new king

John Erskine, Earl of Mar, Scottish nobleman and leader of the Jacobites, (1870). Artist: R Page
John Erskine, Earl of Mar, Scottish nobleman and leader of the Jacobites, (1870). Erskine (1675-1732) commanded the Jacobite forces loyal to James Edward Stuart

Illustration from An Account of the Whole Procession, pamphlet published 1717
XJF465183 Illustration from An Account of the Whole Procession, pamphlet published 1717 (woodcut) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Earl of Mar: A Tumultuous Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Rebellion" In the annals of Scottish history, few figures have left as indelible a mark as the Earl of Mar. From his involvement in the assassination of Regent James Stewart Moray to his leadership in raising the Pretenders Standard, his life was a tapestry woven with intrigue and ambition. The engraving depicting the assassination of Moray transports us back to Old Linlithgow, West Lothian – a moment frozen in time when political rivalries erupted into violence, and is here that we glimpse Mar's early forays into power play and manipulation. As we delve deeper into Mar's story, another engraving reveals him raising the Pretenders Standard – an act that would forever change Scotland's destiny. With unwavering loyalty to James Stuart, he rallied Jacobites under this emblematic banner, igniting a rebellion against Hanoverian rule. Mar was not just a man driven by political machinations; he possessed military prowess too. The council held before the Battle of Sheriffmuir showcases his strategic acumen as he prepared troops for battle. This image captures both tension and determination etched on faces gathered around him. Yet even great leaders are not immune to betrayal. In an intriguing black-and-white photograph titled "The Home Rule Bill in the Lords, " we catch glimpses of some members who may have conspired against Mar's cause – their intentions shrouded in mystery. Among those who stood alongside him were notable figures like James Hamilton, Earl of Arran, Archibald Angus - all united by their shared desire for change. Together they formed an alliance that challenged authority at every turn. But it is John Thomas Erskine himself who remains at the center stage throughout these engravings and photographs – stoic yet enigmatic. His presence looms large over Stirling Castle’s Douglas Room, a symbol of his influence and power.