Sir James Carnegie, 5th Baronet

Sir James Carnegie of Kinnaird and of Pitarrow, 5th Baronet DL (1799 – 30 January 1849) was a Scottish politician and de jure 8th Earl of Southesk, 8th Baron Carnegie of Kinnaird and 8th Baron Carnegie of Kinnaird and Leuchars.

Early life and education Born at Kinnaird, Angus, he was the son of Sir David Carnegie, 4th Baronet and Agnes Murray Elliot, daughter of Andrew Elliot. In 1805 at the age of six, he succeeded his father as baronet. He was educated at home and at Eton College. He was a Deputy Lieutenant of Forfarshire. In 1847, he petitioned the restoration of the forfeited titles Lord Carnegie and Earl of Southesk, however after assessment by the Committee of Privileges his claim was not followed up. and had two daughters and three sons. His eldest son, James, succeeded to the baronetcy and was later confirmed in his de jure titles.

His third son, Charles, represented Forfarshire in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. His daughter, Lady Charlotte Elliot (married name), was a published poet.