On 18 December 1792, upon the death of a distant cousin, the 10th Earl (who died without male issue), Archibald was recalled from New York to Culzean Castle in Scotland to succeed to the Earldom and titles as the 11th Earl of Cassilis, and 13th Lord Kennedy.
On 18 December 1792, upon the demise of a distant relative, Archibald was summoned from New York to Culzean Castle in Scotland to assume the Earldom and titles as the 11th Earl of Cassilis, and 13th Lord Kennedy.