It was created on 19 November 1804 for the Scottish diplomat Sir Robert Ainslie, with remainder to Robert Sharpe Ainslie, son of General George Ainslie, brother of the first Baronet.
The creation took place on November 19, 1804, for the Scottish diplomat Sir Robert Ainslie, with the remainder allocated to Robert Sharpe Ainslie, whose father was General George Ainslie and who is also the brother of the first Baronet.