right|thumb|180px|The 1764 coat of arms of Walter Sandilands, Lord Torphichen.
Lord Torphichen or Baron Torphichen (pronounced ) is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created by Queen Mary I in 1564 for Sir James Sandilands (to whom she was related) with remainder to heirs and assigns whatsoever.
Some Scottish titles (another title that can choose the heir is Lord Kinloss but there are others) are a rare exception to the typical rule that peerages cannot be transferred and must be inherited. One of the few peerage titles that might be alienated from the bloodline, enabling it to be transferred or passed on to heirs who are not direct descendants.
, the title is held by the 15th Lord, who succeeded his father in 1975. He is Chief of Clan Sandilands and also holds the title of Baron of Calder, granted in 1386. This marks him as the inaugural Lord Torphichen.
The newly established lordship encompassed several baronies, including Torphichen, Liston, Balintrode, Tankerton, Denny, Marycoulter, Stenhope, Galtna, and others. These lands were situated across various shires, such as Edinburgh, Peebles, Linlithgow, Stirling, Lanark, and Kincardine, among others. The lordship was officially designated as the Barony and Lordship of Torphichen, complete with the dignities and privileges associated with being a Lord of Parliament.
Barony of Calder
The first Lord was succeeded by his great-nephew, James Sandilands, who held the title of Baron of Calder, making James Sandilands the second Lord. Following this succession, the Lordship of Parliament of Torphichen was officially conjoined with the Barony of Calder, and both titles were descended down the line.
Lords Torphichen (1564)
- James Sandilands, 1st Lord Torphichen (c. 1511–1579), succeeded by his elder brother's grandson
- James Walter Sandilands, 12th Lord Torphichen (1846–1915)
- John Gordon Sandilands, 13th Lord Torphichen (1886–1973)
- James Bruce Sandilands, 14th Lord Torphichen (1917–1975)
- James Andrew Douglas Sandilands, 15th Lord Torphichen (b. 1946)
The heir presumptive is the present holder's first cousin twice removed Robert Powell Sandilands (b. 1950).<br>
The heir presumptive's heir apparent is his only son Ashton Powell Sandilands (b. 1979).