Forrest baronets


The Forrest Baronetcy, of Comiston in the County of Midlothian, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 7 August 1838 for James Forrest, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The title became extinct on the death of the fifth Baronet in 1928.

Forrest baronets, of Comiston (1838)

A marble bust of Sir James Forrest by Peter Slater is held in New College, Edinburgh.
Forrest Road in Edinburgh was named during his time as Lord Provost.