Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville

1771–1851 (age 80)

Biography

Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville (1771–1851) carried on his family’s long tradition of public service, bringing to the political arena a devotion to fiscal responsibility and thoughtful deliberation.

He balanced national duties with local ties, leaving a legacy that was honored at Lasswade's Old Parish Church and Churchyard, where many remembered his contributions to both country and community.

Also buried at Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard

Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville
1742–1811 (age 69)
Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard
John Clerk of Eldin
1728–1812 (age 84)
Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard
John Clerk of Eldin is honored for translating merchant prudence into naval wisdom.
John Clerk, Lord Eldin
1757–1832 (age 75)
Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard
John Clerk, Lord Eldin was a respected jurist whose tempered judgment guided the courts of Scotland.
Henry Dundas, 3rd Viscount Melville
1801–1876 (age 75)
Lasswade, Old Parish Church And Churchyard
Henry Dundas, 3rd Viscount Melville, upheld his family’s public service legacy through steadfast parliamentary duty.