Robert Douglas

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Robert Douglas, (b. circa 1703 - d. 1745) was a Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland from 1730 until his death in 747.

He was replaced by John Halyburton in 1747.

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
George Douglas
Member of Parliament for
Orkney and Shetland

1730-1747
Succeeded by
James Halyburton
Members of the Parliament of Great Britain
MPs Alexander Douglas (1707-1713) • George Douglas (1713-1715) • James Moodie (1715-1722) • George Douglas (1722-1730) • Robert Douglas (1730-1747) • John Halyburton (1747-1754) • James Douglas (1754-1768) • Thomas Dundas (1768-1771) • Thomas Dundas (1771-1780) • Robert Baikie (1780-1781) • Charles Dundas (1781-1784) • Thomas Dundas (1784-1790) • John Balfour (1790-1796) • Robert Honyman (1796-1801)