Hugh Rose

Hugh Rose, 20th Baron of Kilravock (1781–1827), was a Member of Parliament for Nairnshire and the Chief of Clan Rose. He was the eldest son of Hugh Rose of Brea and Broadley and his wife Elizabeth Rose, Lady of Kilravock. Upon his mother's death in 1815, he inherited her estates and became the Clan Chief of the Roses.

Early life Hugh Rose was born the posthumous son of Hugh Rose of Broadley and Brea and his cousin, Elizabeth Rose, 19th Baroness of Kilravock.

Initially, this inheritance was contested by his half-brother's guardian, who argued that James Rose was the rightful heir, as their father, Hugh Rose, was the paternal grandson of Hugh Rose, 15th of Kilravock, and thus the next male heir to Hugh Rose, 18th of Kilravock. However, in 1787, the House of Lords ruled in favor of Elizabeth Rose, securing her son Hugh's claim. Elizabeth Rose wrote to a friend about her struggle:

I have ... fought for this old Highland castle, in which I now remain the solitary descendant of a long line of ancestors, devoting my time and powers to preserve, if possible, a remnant of their ample possessions for their infant representative; and, in the meantime, I will endeavour to give him such an education as may form him to be independent of my struggle, should it prove ultimately unsuccessful. - Rose, Hugh; Lachlan Shaw However, Rose's time as an MP was short; he served only until 25 June 1813, when he resigned due to illness. Additionally, Rose was appointed Vice-Lieutenant of Nairnshire.

Family On 5 October 1805, Hugh Rose married Katherine Baillie, daughter of John Baillie of Dunain. Together, they had three sons and four daughters: Hugh Rose, 21st of Kilravock Isabella Rose Elizabeth Rose Margaret Rose Katherine Rose John Baillie Rose, 22nd of Kilravock (died 20 September 1854)

Katherine died, and on 22 April 1819, Rose married Catherine Mackintosh of Farr. They had five sons and three daughters: Major James Rose, 23rd of Kilravock (died 30 March 1909) William Rose Major Wellington Rose (died 19 June 1858) Alexander Rose Major Arthur Rose (died 1858) Anne Rose Harriet Rose Caroline Rose

Hugh Rose died on 29 December 1827 at Kilravock Castle and was succeeded by his eldest son, Hugh.