Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by daffodils and flowers in a garden on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Direlton Castle, East Lothian, Britain, United Kingdom. John de Vaux, a royal steward, began constructing the castle around 1240, making it one of Scotland's oldest surviving strongholds. The castle suffered heavy damage during the wars with England. It was captured by Edward I’s forces in 1298 and later retaken by Robert the Bruce in 1311, who ordered its partial demolition to prevent future use by the English. In the 14th century, the Haliburton family acquired the estate and rebuilt the damaged structures. The Ruthven family took over in the early 16th century and introduced, among other improvements, the luxurious Ruthven Lodging. The family was deeply involved in political plots against Mary, Queen of Scots, and James VI, which ultimately led to their forfeiture of the castle in 1600. During the Third English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell’s forces besieged the castle to flush out marauders, resulting in severe damage that ended its time as a primary residence. Sir John Nisbet bought the estate in 1663 but chose to build a new home, Archerfield House, rather than repair Dirleton. The castle was left to decay but was preserved as a central, picturesque feature of their designed landscape. 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. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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