Dick baronets


The Dick baronetcy of Prestonfield, Edinburgh was created in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia on 2 March 1677 for James Dick, fourth son of William Dick of Braid, and Lord Provost of Edinburgh for 1682–3. It was renewed in 1707, with a special remainder.
The baronetcy merged with the Cunningham baronets of Lambrughton, Ayrshire. in 1829. The family seat was Prestonfield House, Edinburgh. Sir William Dick, 2nd Baronet and Sir Alexander Dick, 3rd Baronet were the younger sons of Sir William Cunningham, 2nd Baronet and his wife Janet Dick, the daughter and heiress of Sir James Dick, 1st Baronet. Both brothers changed their surname to Dick on inheriting Prestonfield in turn.

Dick baronets of Prestonfield (1677 and 1707)

Merged in 1829 with Cunningham of Lambrughton, Ayr baronetcy as the Dick-Cunyngham baronets.