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Tour Scotland photograph of Methven Castle, West of Perth, Scotland. The lands of Methven were owned by the Mowbray family from the 12th century. The Mowbrays supported the claim of John Balliol against Robert the Bruce, and on the latter's victory, Methven was confiscated by the crown, and given to Walter Stewart, the Bruce's son-in-law. His descendant, Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl, was deprived of the lands following his involvement in a plot to kill King James I. The castle sustained a siege in 1444, and was visited by King James II in 1450. King James IV visited several times in the 1490s. Methven Castle is now an idyllic hideaway offering luxury bed and breakfast on an exclusive basis.
October 21st photograph of Methven Castle, just West of Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The present castle just east of the village of Methven, was built by the Duke of Lennox, and dates from the mid 17th century. It was one of the last traditional tower house style castles to be built in Scotland. In has been recently restored.
Tour Scotland Winter photograph of Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland. This Scottish castle is a 17th century house situated east of Methven. The lands of Methven were owned by the Mowbray family from the 12th century. The Mowbrays supported the claim of John Balliol against Robert the Bruce, and on the latter's victory, Methven was confiscated by the crown, and given to Walter Stewart, the Bruce's son-in-law. His descendant, Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl, was deprived of the lands following his involvement in a plot to kill King James I. The castle sustained a siege in 1444, and was visited by King James II in 1450. King James IV visited several times in the 1490s. Methven Castle was the home of Margaret Tudor (1489-1541), queen of James IV, King of Scots, and daughter of Henry VII of England, after her third marriage to Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven in 1528. Margaret Tudor died here on 18 October 1541. After the third Lord Methven died without heir in 1584, King James VI gave Methven to his favourite, the Duke of Lennox. In 1664 the estate was purchased by Patrick Smythe of Braco.
All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.
Tour Scotland photograph of Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland. This Scottish castle largely dates from 1680, and was one of the last large houses built in the style of a castle in Scotland. It is on the site of much older castle. Methven Castle was the home of Margaret Tudor, born 1489, died 1541, queen of James IV, King of Scots, and daughter of Henry VII of England, after her third marriage to Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven in 1528. Margaret Tudor died here on 18 October 1541. After the third Lord Methven died without heir in 1584, King James VI gave Methven to his favourite, the Duke of Lennox. In 1664 the estate was purchased by Patrick Smythe of Braco.
All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.
