Robert Balfour, 4th Of Balbirnie

Robert Balfour of Balbirnie (1698–1766) was a Scottish landowner and politician associated with Fife, Scotland. He served as a Member of Parliament for Midlothian, also known as Edinburghshire, from 1751 to 1754.

Born in 1698, Robert was the son of George Balfour of Balbirnie and Agnes Lumsdaine. In 1736, he married Ann Ramsay, the daughter of Sir Andrew Ramsay, 4th Baronet, of Whitehill. Following his marriage, he adopted the surname Balfour-Ramsay.

His children included:

- John Balfour, who became the 5th of Balbirnie (1739–1813). He married Mary Gordon George Balfour, later Ramsay (1740–1806), of Whitehill.

- Andrew Balfour, who later took the surname Ramsay (1741–1814), of Whitehill.

- Robert Balfour (1742–1807) of Balcurvie.

- General James Balfour (1743–1823) of Whitehill.

- Elizabeth Balfour, who married Captain William Wardlaw.

- William Balfour (1755–1793) of the Honourable East India Company.

- Ann Balfour (circa 1757–1826).

Sources indicate that Robert Balfour's political career was concentrated in the mid-18th century, with his parliamentary service occurring during the years 1751 to 1754. His family connections through marriage linked him to notable Scottish families, including the Ramsays of Whitehill. Further biographical details, such as specifics of his landholdings and activities outside of Parliament, are not provided in the referenced data.