The title Duke of Ross [1] has been created twice in the Peerage of Scotland, both times for younger sons of the King of Scotland. Named for Ross in Scotland, it was first created in 1488[2] for James Stewart, Earl of Ross, the second son of James III. On his early death in 1504, the title became extinct.
The title was created a second time for Alexander Stewart, the youngest son of James IV. On his death at the age of one in 1515 the title became extinct.
Other titles: Marquess of Ormonde (1488[3]), Earl of Ross, Earl of Ardmenach and Lord Brechin and Navar (1481)