Duncan Forbes of Culloden
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Duncan Forbes (1644 - 1704) was a Scottish politician, and supporter of the House of Hanover.
He was Provost of Inverness, and later a Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland. In recognition of the fact his support of the crown had led to severe harassment by supporters of James Stuart he was granted special dispensation to distil whisky without being taxed.
His son (1685 - 1747) was also named Duncan Forbes, and shared his father's politics, fighting against the Jacobites. The Forbes lived in Culloden, near the site of the Battle of Culloden, and Forbes was directly protecting his estate. The younger Forbes also became Lord President of the Court of Session.
The primary school in Culloden is named Duncan Forbes Primary, after the family.
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