The Duke of Sutherland is a title in the British peerage, created in 1833 for George Granville Leveson-Gower. The title is associated with the Sutherland estate in Scotland, which is one of the largest landholdings in the UK. The Duke's family has played a significant role in Scottish history and politics. The current Duke of Sutherland, as of 2023, is the 8th Duke, who succeeded his father in 1995. The family is known for its contributions to the arts and philanthropy, as well as its historical involvement in the Highland Clearances, a controversial period in Scottish history.