Forrest baronets

The grave of Sir James Forrest, Greyfriars Kirkyard

The Forrest Baronetcy, of Comiston (a suburb of Edinburgh), was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 7 August 1838 for James Forrest, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The title became extinct on the death of the fifth Baronet in 1928.

Forrest baronets, of Comiston (1838)

The graves of Sir William Forrest and Sir James Forrest, Dean Cemetery

Memorials

A marble bust of Sir James Forrest (1780-1860) by Peter Slater is held in New College, Edinburgh.[1]

Forrest Road in Edinburgh was named during his time as Lord Provost.

References

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