Drum Castle With Music on History Visit To Aberdeenshire Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of the exterior and interior of Drum Castle on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The castle is located approximately 6 North East of Banchory and 3 miles West of Peterculter. The original 13th century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, also known as Richard the Mason, who became the first Provost of Aberdeen in 1272. He held the title of Kings Master Mason to King Alexander III of Scotland, and built the Brig o' Balgownie, the first Bridge of Don, in Old Aberdeen. It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland. The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1323 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn, of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan, was armour bearer, secretary and neighbour to King Robert the Bruce. In June 1636 Sir Sir Alexander Irvine of Drum and his wife Magdalene Scrimgeour were censured for harbouring the outlaw Gilderoy. Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion, as did nearby Muchalls Castle, leading to its being attacked and sacked three times. In the 19th century, it was the home of Alexander Forbes Irvine of Drum, born 1818, died 1892. He had inherited the estate in 1861, on the death of his father. In 1875 he arranged for a restoration of the courtyard, and the addition of an arched entrance and angle tower. He was also partly responsible for a restoration of the chapel. There was an older church located here; it was modified to create the chapel in the 1500s and 1600s. In 1857, the west window was enlarged and the cross was added; a new roof was also installed and some restoration of the interior was completed. The site was once served by Drum railway station on the Deeside Railway. Service was discontinued in 1951. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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