Baron of Blackhall

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| first_holder = Sir John Stewart, 1st Baron of Blackhall
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== Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall, O.B.E. ==
== Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall, O.B.E. ==
The current holder of the title is [[Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall, O.B.E.|Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall]],<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Authoritative Roll of Barons - Baronage of Scotland |url=https://roll.baronage.com/ |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=roll.baronage.com}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=May 2025}} a prominent figure who was awarded the [[Order of the British Empire]] for his contributions to public service. His tenure as Baron of Blackhall continues the tradition of leadership and active participation in civic duties.<ref name=":6"/>
The current holder of the title is [[Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall, O.B.E.|Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall]].<ref name=":6"/>


== Modern transition of baronage titles ==
== Modern transition of baronage titles ==
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== Notable barons ==
== Notable barons ==
*'''Sir John Stewart, 1st Baron of Blackhall''': The first known holder of the title, granted in the 14th century.
*'''Sir John Stewart, 1st Baron of Blackhall''': The first known holder of the title, granted in the 14th century.
*'''[[Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall, O.B.E.|Robert Brown Gillespie, 27th Baron of Blackhall]] OBE''': The current titleholder, recognised for his public service and contributions to the local community.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Authoritative Roll of Barons - Baronage of Scotland |url=https://roll.baronage.com/ |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=roll.baronage.com}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=May 2025}}


== Arms ==
== Arms ==
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