Tour Scotland photograph of interior of Dowhill Castle near Kinross, Perthshire, Scotland. The original early 16th century tower was the eastern side of extended oblong block forming a palace of late 16th century and early 17th century date. On the north side of the castle was a barmkin of which only the shell of a round tower remains. The upper part of this tower was used as a dovecot. It is a former stronghold of the Lindsays. The Lindsays were prominent in both England and Scotland from the late 11th century. The name most likely derives from the region of Lindsey in England though it could also refer to the village of Limésy in Normandy. Sir Walter de Lindissie accompanied David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon to claim his throne. Walter's great grandson, Sir William de Lindesay, sat in the Parliament of 1164 and was later a justiciar. William Lindsay held the lands of Crawford. The chief's premier title was later Earl of Crawford.Sir William Lindsay sat in Parliament as Baron of Luffness in East Lothian. He probably had two wives, and through his wife Alienora de Limesi came David de Lindsay. Sir William Lindsay's son was Sir David de Lindsay who married a member of the royal family named Marjory. David died in 1214 and was succeeded as Lord Crawford and High Justiciar of Lothian by his son who was also called David. This David also inherited the English estates of Limesay and Wolveray. One of his descendants was another Sir David Lindsay who was Chamberlain of Scotland in 1256.
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