Scottish landed proprietors (6)

I believe the answer is:

lairds

(Other definitions for lairds that I've seen before include "wealthy Scots?" , "Members of northern gentry" , "Men of property" , "Scottish lords" , "Scots landowners" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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