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Title
Sir James Matheson of Achany and the Lews (1796–1878)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 125.5 x W 100 cm
Accession number
DISC 3
Acquisition method
on long-term loan to Cromarty Courthouse Museum
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Sir James Matheson of Achany & the Lews. Born 1796 Died 1878. Represented Ross & Cromarty in Parliament 1847–68 when he resigned. Created a baronet 1850 in recognition of his great exertions and munificence in providing the inhabitants of the Lews with food during the servere famine 1945–46. Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ross & Cromarty 1866.
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