James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrose

James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrose ( – February 1669) was a Scottish nobleman and judge, nicknamed the "Good" Marquess.

Early life He was the second son of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, by his wife, Lady Magdalene Carnegie, daughter of David Carnegie, 1st Earl of Southesk. His paternal grandparents were John Graham, 4th Earl of Montrose and Lady Margaret Ruthven (daughter of William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie).

Montrose estate On the execution of the 1st Marquess of Montrose for high treason on 20 May 1650, the Montrose estates were forfeited. After the defeat of Charles II in 1652, Montrose made an appearance in London, was received by Oliver Cromwell, and quickly departed for Scotland, where his estates were restored to him. In the following year, he took part in the rising in the Highlands under William Cunningham, 9th Earl of Glencairn.

In March 1653–54, he quarreled there to the point of violence with his hereditary enemy Archibald Campbell, Lord Lorne, (courtesy title of the future 9th Earl of Argyll). When matters in the Highlands began to look desperate, he and Glencairn sent to George Monck that they might surrender, on terms of life. Shortly afterwards, Montrose with a force of two hundred men was completely routed by a smaller force under Cornet Peas. He and his party then made separate peace terms with Monck, agreeing on the 23rd to come to Dundee and give up their arms, and arrange securities.

Personal life Montrose was married to Lady Isabella Douglas (1630–1673), the fifth daughter of William Douglas, 7th Earl of Morton.