In Memoriam: James, 4th Baron of Fairholm-Kirkton
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The Baron of Kirkton · Laird of Fairholm
The Baronage of Scotland Association offers its sincere condolences to the family of The Much Honoured James Christopher Stevenson-Hamilton of Fairholm and Kirkton, 4th Baron of Kirkton and 17th Laird of Fairholm, who died on 23 September 2026, aged 93.
Known as Jamie, he was born in Pretoria on 21 May 1933, the only son of Lieutenant Colonel James Stevenson-Hamilton, the first warden of the Sabi Nature Reserve, now the Kruger National Park. He was patron of the Stevenson-Hamilton Pipe Band, named in honour of his father.
His wife, Jennifer, Lady Fairholm, died in 2025. They had three sons, James, Andrew and John. His eldest son, James, succeeds as the 5th Baron of Kirkton and 18th Laird of Fairholm.
His funeral was held at Hamilton Old Parish Church on 9 October 2026.
May he rest in peace.
Sources Peerage News, 30 September 2026.
· Baronage of Scotland Association