Alexander Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh

The Lord Balfour of Burleigh
Secretary for Scotland
In office
29 June 1895 – 9 October 1903
MonarchsQueen Victoria
Edward VII
Prime MinisterThe Marquess of Salisbury
Arthur Balfour
Preceded bySir George Trevelyan, Bt
Succeeded byAndrew Murray
Personal details
Born13 January 1849 (1849-01-13)
Kennet, Clackmannanshire
Died6 July 1921 (1921-07-07) (aged 72)
Cadogan Square, London
NationalityBritish
Political partyUnionist
Spouse(s)Lady Katherine Gordon
(1852–1931)
Alma materOriel College, Oxford

Alexander Hugh Bruce, 6th Lord Balfour of Burleigh, KT, GCMG, GCVO, PC, JP, DL (13 January 1849 – 6 July 1921) was a Scottish Unionist politician, banker and statesman, who took a leading part in the affairs of the Church of Scotland. He was Secretary for Scotland between 1895 and 1903.


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