Background
Born on 14 June 1814, he was eldest son of Sir David Scott, 2nd Baronet of Egham. His mother was Caroline, daughter of Benjamin Grindall.
Born on 14 June 1814, he was eldest son of Sir David Scott, 2nd Baronet of Egham. His mother was Caroline, daughter of Benjamin Grindall.
He graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1835 from Christ Church, Oxford, and was a captain in the Royal Sussex Artillery Militia from 21 April 1846 to 22 January 1856.
He succeeded to the baronetcy in 1851, and was Justice of the Peace and Doctorate.L. for Sussex and Middlesex. Scott died on 28 June 1885 at Upper Norwood. Scott married Harriet Anne Shank on 28 November 1844.
He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and a member of the Royal Archæological Institute.