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	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Castle Menzies
		The last of the Menzies family line died in 1918 (though in 1957 the Lyon Court was petitioned by Ronald Steuart Menzies (a branch of the Culdares family of Menzies) and he was awarded the name and arms of Menzies of that Ilk (clan chief).
		Castle Menzies was owned by a number of families in the 20th century and during WW2, it was used by the Polish army.
		Castle Menzies is in the heart of Perthshire at a place called Weem, a few miles west of Aberfeldy in the valley of the river Tay.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitmenzies.htm (677 words)

	Tour Castle Menzies.
		Subsequently a new castle, the older part of the present structure was erected, whether it was built on the remains, or site, of the earlier castle as has been suggested is till uncertain as also is the exact date of construction.
		In 1644 the castle was probably involved when the Chief, Sir Alexander Menzies of Menzies, having declined to support the Royalist cause, had temerity to harass the forces of Montrose as they passed though Weem on their way to the Lowlands and in 1646 the castle was occupied by General Monk's forces.
		Castle Menzies remained the seat of the Menzies of Weem until the death of the last of the main line of that family in 1918.
	www.visitdunkeld.com /tour-castle-menzies.htm (669 words)

	Clan MENZIES
		From the former of these is descended the family of Menzies of Castle Menzies, but that of Menzies of Fortingal terminated in an heiress, by whose marriage with James Stewart, a natural son of the Wolf of Badenoch, the property was transferred to the Stewarts.
		Castle Menzies, the principal modern seat of the chief, stands to the east of Loch Tay, in the parish and near to the church of Weem, in Perthshire.
		In November, 1778, Sir Robert Menzies executed an entail of the estates and baronies of Menzies and Rannoch, and at his death without issue in 1786 the title and possessions of the house reverted to his kinsman, John Menzies, grandson of Captain James Menzies of Comrie, second son of the first baronet.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/m/menzies2.html (2885 words)

	: : : Clan History - www.menzies-clan.co.uk : : : (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		With the burning of the castle all early records of the origin of the Menzies were destroyed.
		With the extinction of the main Menzies of Weem line, the Clan was therefore without a Chief until Ronald Stewart-Menzies of Culdares and Arndilly, the lineal heir of Col.James Menzies of Culdares, cousin of the first baronet, in 1957 petitioned Lyon Court and obtained arms in the name and title of "The Menzies of Menzies).
		Menzies of Culdares, "Old Culdares" who had been pardoned for his participation in the 1715 Jacobite rising, brought the first larches from the Austrian Tyrol in 1737 and presented them to the Duke of Atholl.
	www.menzies-clan.co.uk /html/history1.htm (787 words)

	Archibald Menzies (1754 - 1842) - mediterranean climate gardening throughout the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Archibald Menzies was born in 1754 at Styx, an old branch house of the Menzies of Culdares near Perthshire in Scotland.
		Menzies had attained some fame as a botanist, and was appointed by the British Government in 1790 as naturalist to accompany Captain Vancouver in the Discovery on a voyage around the world.
		Menzies was charged with keeping a regular journal of all occurrences, together with a complete collec-tion of specimens of animals, vegetables and minerals, as well as clothes, arms, implements and manufactures of the native peoples.
	www.mediterraneangardensociety.org /people/Archibald.Menzies.html (611 words)

	Scottish Towns - Aberfeldy - Castle Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Castle Menzies (pronounced 'Mingies') is a very fine example of a type of castle known only in the east of Scotland - the Z-plan Tower House.
		It was the seat of the chiefs of Clan Menzies from the 16th Century until the death of the last of the main line of the family in 1918.
		Although no longer occupied by the family, the castle is still the centre of clan life and is the scene of the annual Menzies Clan Gathering.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /perthshire/aberfeldy/castle-menzies.html (177 words)

	Scottish Ghosts -- Scottish Ghosts and Phantoms - The Haunted History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Menzies then chopped her body in half, hoping to dispose of it later, and it is believed that he either hid her remains under the floorboards or placed them in a chest.
		Neidpath Castle is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman, the 'Maid of Neidpath', her apparition is said to be dressed in a brown gown with a white collar.
		This castle dating from the 12th century, now a ruinous stronghold, is surrounded by a wet moat and a large gatehouse block..
	www.freewebs.com /scottishghosts/castleghostslz.htm (1470 words)

	Castle Menzies on a small group tour of Scotland
		David Menzies was appointed Governor of Orkney and Shetland under the King of Norway in 1423.
		The Menzies of Culdares are said to have introduced the larch to Scotland from the Tyrol in 1738.
		This Menzies house is now regarded by the Lyon Court as the nearest to the chiefship and in 1958 Ronald Menzies of that Ilk was reinvested as Chief.
	www.visitdunkeld.com /castle-menzies.htm (1141 words)

	Blair Castle
		Blair Castle lies at the southern end of the Drumochter Pass and, together with Ruthven Castle at the north end, was built by the Comyn family to secure their power right across the Scottish Highlands.
		Blair Castle was first built around Comyn's Tower in 1269, and by the time of Mary Queen of Scots' visit in 1564, the castle had been extended southwards to include the Great Hall.
		The castle itself stands in impressive scenery and was restyled as a Georgian mansion in the middle of the eighteenth century.
	www.scotland247.co.uk /blair-castle2.htm (1180 words)

	Castle Menzies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Castle Menzies in Scotland is home of the Clan Menzies.
		The sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society, was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years (open in summer; entrance charge).
		The restored castle is an example of an architectural transition between that of an earlier rugged fortress and a later mansion house.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castle_Menzies (237 words)

	Menzies - Scottish Clan Names
		In 1510 Sir Robert Menzies was given a charter by James IV raising his lands to the status of the barony of Menzies.
		Castle Menzies, near Aberfeldy was built around this period.
		Castle Menzies is now a clan centre for the Clan Menzies Society who acquired it in 1957.
	www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /clans-menzies.htm (203 words)

	Clan Menzies
		The Menzies were also involved in various feuds; even with the Campbells, with whom they had various bonds and marriage alliances.
		Sir Alexander Menzies of Castle Menzies was created Baronet of Nova Scotia in 1665 from whom descended Sir Neil who died in 1910 without issue.
		Castle Menzies near Aberfeldy was re-acquired and is now being renovated as the head-quarters of Clan Menzies.
	www.highlandtraveller.com /clans/menzies.html (375 words)

	Balvaird Castle
		The name " Balvaird " is Celtic, signifying " The town of the Bard." This means that long before the castle was erected the spot was the residence of the old Druidical Bard, the poet laureate of his tribe.
		The castle underwent extensive alterations and additions in 1567 were made when the courtyard buildings were significantly added to.
		The Murray family left this castle in favour of Scone in 1685 and although it served as accommodation for farm workers, the sophisticated buildings had fallen into disrepair by 1845.
	www.scotland247.co.uk /balvaird-castle2.htm (497 words)

	Clan Menzies :: Castle :: Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulant history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746.
		Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house.
		Castle Menzies stands north of the River Tay at Weem on the B846, one and half miles from Aberfeldy Open from 1st April (or Easter) to mid October.
	www.menzies.org /castle/index.htm (145 words)

	MyClan.com : Clan Menzies : Clan History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In 1540 James Menzies of Menzies married Barbara Stewart, daughter of the third Stewart Earl of Atholl and cousin to Lord Darnley, the future King Henry.
		At the end of the eighteenth century, the Menzies name gained momentary prominence when James Menzies, a merchant in Weem, was one of the leaders of a protest by thousands of men and women against the Militia Ballot Act, passed in fear of a French invation in the wake of the Revolution of 1789.
		The Menzies baronetcy became extinct on the death of Sir Neil Menzies of Menzies, eighth Baronet, in 1910.
	www.myclan.com /clans/Menzies_103/default.php (922 words)

	Menzies Clan
		The great mansion house of Castle Menzies was built in the 16th Century to replace an earlier castle that had been destroyed by fire, and still stands today as a monument to the strength and vitality of the Clan Menzies.
		The Menzies raised a regiment to support the young prince in his ill-fated 1745 campaign, for which the Clan paid dearly after the final carnage of the Battle of Culloden.
		The usual written form of Menzies is believed to have come from some confusion due to the similarities between the old handwritten 'z' and 'g', giving rise to the popularity of Menzies instead of Mingus as the spelling.
	www.scottish-heirloom.com /menzies_clan/scottish_clans_history.html (543 words)

	Traditions and Stories of Scottish Castles - Meggernie Castle, Glen Lyon
		Even so late as 1665, when Alexander Menzies of Castle Menzies, son of Duncan Menzies of Weem, was made first baronet, he was married to Margaret, eldest daughter of Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy; and afterwards there were several marriages which linked the two families together.
		Culdares has been in the possession of a branch of the Menzies family from 1659; and it was in 1730-40 that the Laird carried out his great reform of the district by tree-planting.
		After passing the Bridge of Balgie, the road leads to the entrance to the policies of Meggernie Castle, which is approached by a splendid avenue of lime, beech, elm and spruce trees, the interlacing branches of which form a vernal arch of foliage beside the river Lyon.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/castles/meggernie.htm (1564 words)

	Killin, Breadalbane and Clan Campbell. Perthshire, Scotland
		Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe was repaired, as was Taymouth Castle, formally known as Balloch at the east end of Loch Tay.
		Barcaldine Castle is built on the "L" plan with the smaller wing on the south side projecting to the west beyond the end part of the main wall of the castle.
		Castle now preserved and open to the public with steps to the battlements and garrets and information boards liberally provided at strategic viewpoints.
	www.trossachs.fsworld.co.uk (1860 words)

	Scottish Castles of Scotland in Trossachs and Perthshire
		Scottish Castles of Scotland in Trossachs and Perthshire
		Scotlands castles are rich in their variety, some dating from as early as the 4th century.
		The castles are "castles" in the traditional sense and are described shortly but first I should mention Callander's own less well known military outposts.
	www.incallander.co.uk /scottishcastles.htm (3851 words)

	Scottish Castles Photo Library - Castle Menzies, Perthshire
		The original Castle Menzies was a 16th century tower house which has been extended.
		It was built by the Menzies family after their original castle at Comrie was burnt to the ground in 1487 and the Place of Weem was replaced.
		The castle is presently being restored by the Castle Menzies Society and they have done a great job in refurbishing the fabric of the building and displaying many historical artefeacts and paintings, making a visit there very worthwhile.
	www.rampantscotland.com /castles/blcastles_menzies.htm (115 words)

	Castle Menzies Aberfeldy - Wee Guides to Scotland castles and mansions
		It was a property of the Menzies family.
		The castle was occupied by Cromwell's force in the 1650s, and was captured by Jacobites in 1715.
		The Menzies family held the property until 1918, and it was purchased by the Menzies Clan Society in 1957.
	www.scotland2000.com /weeguides/castles/34.htm (179 words)

	Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy Perthshire Scotland
		Built in the late 16thC and the seat of the chiefs of the Clan Menzies.
		Menzies castle was occupied by Cromwell's General Monck in the 1650s and by the Jacobites in 1715.
		Much of the present castle dates from around 1840 when extended during the Victorian era.
	www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /castles-menzies.htm (93 words)

	Painting Gallery -- CastlePaintings.co.uk and CastleColors.com
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	www.castlecolors.com (1169 words)

	Castle Menzies Holiday Cottages - Castle Kennels
		Castle Kennels is a charming little conversion of the original dog kennels for Castle Menzies.
		Situated 200 yards from the Castle, and with its own direct entrance some 150yds off the B846, in an open but secluded area, in its own delightful little garden, with superb uninterrupted views across the Tay valley.
		It has a delightful stone fenced patio on the southern frontage, enclosed and sheltered by the low wall and railings of the original dog run.
	www.castlemenzies.com /Castle_Kennels.html (113 words)

	Mathewes Home Page
		The Clan Menzies Society, N.A., is a branch of the Clan Menzies Society of Scotland especially for North Americans who have connections with Menzies or a sept of Menzies.
		Castle Menzies, located in Weem, by Aberfeldy, Perthshire, was built in the early part of the sixteenth century.
		The Castle is open to the public; members of the Society are admitted free with proof of membership.
	webpages.charter.net /mathewes/menziesclan.html (430 words)

	Distilleries and castles in Perthshire Scotland, whisky tours castle trails Blair Castle Scone Palace Perthshire ...
		And as for castles, Blair Castle, reputedly Scotland's finest, is a day out in itself - with Castle Menzies at Aberfeldy also a must visit, as is magnificent Scone Palace on the outskirts of Perth, and home to Perth Races.
		Blair Castle - one of the most famous Scottish castles, is home to the 11th Duke of Atholl and his own private army.
		Castle Menzies - a spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society.
	www.hiexpressperth.co.uk /touring-perthshire/whisky-and-castles.htm (452 words)

	ScotClans - Clan Menzies - Clan History
		Robert de Meyneris appeared at the court of Alexander II, where he gained royal patronage and rose to the heights of Chamberlain of Scotland in 1249.The Menzies family became established within the earldom of Atholl, and Robert's son, Alexander Menzies, was granted property in the district of Strathtay.
		The Menzies family achieved further successes by supporting Robert the Bruce - by the time of his death, the Menzies' possessions stretched from Aberfeldy almost as far as Loch Lomond.
		Menzies Castle, the family seat of the clan, was used in World War II as a Polish army medical stores department, and was rescued from falling into decay by the Clan Menzies Society, who are now restoring the building.
	www.scotclans.com /clans/Menzies/history.html (499 words)

	Castle Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years.
		Built in the 6th century and Importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746.
		Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between an earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house.
	www.britishpanoramics.com /Landscape/ProofTwo/Menzies.htm (61 words)

	Castle Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		We are doubly fortunate to have two scans of the same image, thanks to the kindness of two John Menzies, each an ocean apart from the other.
		The first picture of the Castle Menzies was provided by John Menzies of Orlando, Florida from a lithograph that is part of The Book of Menzies, handed down through his family.
		John (of Aberdeenshire) and his wife have visited the castle and report that the Society is doing a fine job of restoring it.
	home.sprynet.com /~mttaylor/castlemz.htm (100 words)

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