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	Methven Perthshire: Accommodation, Businesses, Attractions
		The village of Methven lies 8km west of Perth amidst the rolling farmland of east Strathearn.
		In 1306 Robert I (Robert the Bruce) was defeated at Methven by the Earl of Pembroke during his long campaign to have himself recognised as rightful king of Scotland and to ensure full and lasting Scottish independence.
		The present castle at Methven, built by the Duke of Lennox, dates from the mid 17thC and is one of the last traditional tower house style castles to be built in Scotland.
	www.strathearn.com /st_methven.htm (161 words)

	Methvin Online: Lord Methven
		Margaret died October 18, 1541 of palsy at Methven Castle and was buried in the Carthusain Church at Perth.
		Lord Methven, prior to November 4, 1544, married his third wife, Lady Janet Stewart (the Countess of Sutherland), the eldest daughter of John Stewart the second Earl of Atholl and Janet, the daughter of Archibald Campbell the second Earl of Argyll.
		Charters were given to Lord Methven and Jonet Stewart his wife, lands of Gorthy, June 5th, 1545, to him and his wife, of the Lordship of Methven, February 18, 1547-48, and to him, Lady Janet Stewart and Henry his son, of the same lordship and the lands of Gorthy, October 10, 1551.
	www.tmethvin.com /methvin/hstewart.html (920 words)

	MARGARET, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND - LoveToKnow Article on MARGARET, QUEEN OF SCOTLAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Margaret and her new husband, who was created Lord Methven, now became for a time the ruling influence in the counsels of James V. But when her desire to arrange a meeting between James and Henry VIII.
		In 1537 she was anxious to obtain a divorce from Methven, and her desire was on the point of being realized when ic was defeated by the intervention of James.
		Two years later she was reconciled to her husband, by whom she had no children; and, continuing to the end to intrigue both in Scotland and England, she died at Methven Castle on the i8th of October See Andrew Lang, History of Scotland, vol.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MA/MARGARET_QUEEN_OF_SCOTLAND.htm (1251 words)

	Overview of Methven Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		A distinctive landmark of Central Perth and Kinross Council Area, Methven Castle is a 17th-century tower house located a mile (2 km) east of Methven.
		It is notable for its unusual corner towers and it is where Queen Margaret Tudor died in 1541.
		The castle is now home to an architectural practice, which was responsible for its restoration.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst5185.html (135 words)

	GOWRIE - LoveToKnow Article on GOWRIE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		If this be correct, it would appear that the conveyance of the king to Fast Castle, Logans impregnable fortress on the coast of Berwickshire, was part of the plot; and it supplies, at all events, an additional piece of evidence to prove the genuineness of the Gowrie conspiracy.
		Gowries two younger brothers, William and Patrick Ruthven, fled to England; and after the accession of James to the English throne William escaped abroad, but Patrick was taken and imprisoned for nineteen years in the Tower of London.
		The district is noteworthy for the number of its castles and mansions, almost wholly residential, among which may be mentioned Kinfauns Castle, Inchyra House, Pitfour Castle, Errol Park, Meggincli Castle, dating from 1575; Fingask Castle, Kinnaird Castle, erected in the 15th century and occupied by James VI.
	80.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GO/GOWRIE.htm (3231 words)

	Early Methven and Methuens
		John de Methven was appointed one of the ambassadors extraordinary to the court of England.
		He sold the castle of Methven and part of the lands to John, the Duke of Albany, which on the forfeiture of Duke Murdock in 1425, was passed to the Crown.
		Andrew de Methven was appointed a commissioner in a perambulation of the marches between the Cambuskenneth and Sir David Bruce of Clackmannan in 1505.
	www.scottsboro.org /~piercedc/earlymethven.html (2901 words)

	METHVEN - LoveToKnow Article on METHVEN
		One mile east of the village, Methven Castle, dating partly from i68o, occupies a fine situation in a park in which stands the Pepperwell oak, 18 ft. in circumference.
		south-west of Methven, where many years after his death the proprietor discovered, during certain alterations, the portrait of Lord Lynedochs wife, the Hon.
		south-east of Methven, Montrose won the first of a series of battles over the Covenanters on the 1st of September 1644.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/ME/METHVEN.htm (263 words)

	Methven - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Methven, a battle during the Wars of Scottish Independence
		Methven a town in the South Island of New Zealand
		Henry Steward, Lord Methven, third husband of Margaret Tudor
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Methven (106 words)

	THOMAS RANDOLPH, 1ST EARL OF MORAY - LoveToKnow Article on THOMAS RANDOLPH, 1ST EARL OF MORAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In June of that year he was captured by Aymer de Valence in a fight at Methven, and saved his life by becoming Edwards man. He joined in the hunt for Bruce, but in 1308 he was captured by Sir James Douglas and imprisoned.
		In 1312 or 1314 the Scottish king made him earl of Moray and lord of Man and Annandale, while the estates held from Edward I. were confiscated.
		By a brilliant feat of arms he captured and destroyed Edinburgh Castle early ~n 1314, scaling the rock by a path pointed out by a certain William Francois who had made use of it in a love intrigue.
	19.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MO/MORAY_THOMAS_RANDOLPH_1ST_EARL_OF.htm (667 words)

	Caithness.Org - Caithness Castles : Old Wick Castle - HISTORIC CASTLES AND FAMILIES OF THE NORTH - OLD WICK AND ...
		No documentary evidence exists regarding the very early history of the castles but Wick is frequently mentioned in the Sagas and we know that often many of the prominent personages of the Norse ruling class spent the winter months in Wick which would appear to have been the Norsemen's Riviera.
		The great hall or living room of those castles was always on the first floor (at doorway level) and a great stone slab laid on the wooden floor close to one wall held the fire, the smoke finding its way out through vents in each floor and, finally through the roof.
		An old writer referred to the castle of Berriedale thus - “Upon a rock at the mouth of the water stands the castle, to which they entered by a drawbridge, and the entry to the bridge was so sloping from the top of the high brae, that only two could go abreast.
	www.caithness.org /caithness/castles/oldwick/historicfamiliesoldwickandberriedalecastles.htm (1995 words)

	Methven Castle - Castle Quest
		In the history section of what follows you will see the title Lord Methven, and whilst descent from one of these men is possible (as title holders were often known simply by the name source of their title) this should not be assumed until shown to be true by careful research.
		The Mowbrays previously mentioned were unfortunate enough to support both the English cause and the Balliol factions during the Wars of Independence in the 13th-14th centuries, hence their estate was confiscated, and passed to Robert the Bruce's son in law, Walter Stewart, progenitor of the Royal dynasty of that name.
		It was sold by the last Duke to the Smythes mentioned, and the great grandson of the first Smythe owner gained the title Lord Methven by virtue of his position as a Senator of the College of Justice.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum7/HTML/000195.html (497 words)

	Castles from Rampant Scotland Directory
		A vast collection of photos of castles, mansions, towers, standing stones, churches, abbeys in the UK, including many which are not often seen on the Web, in some cases because they are particularly ruinous.
		The aim is to improve public awareness of Scotland's castles as a valuable inheritance and encourage the responsible ownership, conservation and restoration of ruined structures at risk.
		One of the the other aims of the association is to create a permanent record of Scotland's castles and their individual histories.
	www.rampantscotland.com /castles.htm (1687 words)

	Loch Doon Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The castle was held by the hereditary Governor Sir Gilbert de Carrick, who fearing Bruce to be a lost cause surrendered to the English without even trying to fight.
		Around 1446 Loch Doon was again besieged and eventually surrendered to a force sent by William 8th Earl of Douglas, whose power in the region was clashing with that of the infamous Kennedies.
		The reconstruction shows the castle as it may have been in 1306 with a simple enclosing wall, its unusual shape being dictated by the rocky island.
	www.blae.net /douglas/Places/dooncastle.htm (469 words)

	MARGARET (MAID OF NORWAY) - LoveToKnow Article on MARGARET (MAID OF NORWAY) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		By this compact, moreover, the chronically rebellious Jutish nobility lost the support they had hitherto always found in Schleswig-Holstein, and Margaret, free from all fear of domestic sedition, could now give her undivided attention to Sweden, where the mutinous nobles were already in arms against their unpopular king, Albert of Mecklenburg.
		At a conference held at Dalaborg Castle, in March 1388, the Swedes were compelled to accept all Margaret's conditions, elected her " Sovereign Lady and Ruler," and engaged to accept from her any king she chose to appoint.
		On the 24th of February 1389, Albert, who had returned from Mecklenburg with an army of mercenaries, was routed and taken prisoner at Aasle near Falkoping, and Margaret was now the omnipotent mistress of three kingdoms.
	65.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MA/MARGARET_MAID_OF_NORWAY_.htm (2580 words)

	AllRefer.com - Murray, Thomas Randolph, 1st earl of (British And Irish History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		He joined Robert's revolt against Edward I of England in 1306 but was captured at the battle of Methven and forced to swear fealty to the English king.
		In 1314 he captured Edinburgh Castle by a daring scaling operation and led a division at Bannockburn.
		He accompanied Edward Bruce on his invasion of Ireland in 1315 and, with Douglas, led many raids into England, including the one in 1327 in which the young Edward III was nearly captured.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MurrayT.html (280 words)

	Union-Castle Line
		GARTH CASTLE was built in 1880 by John Elder and Co. at Glasgow with a tonnage of 3537grt, a length of 365ft, a beam of 43ft 6in and a service speed of 12 knots.
		NORHAM CASTLE was built in 1883 by John Elder and Co. at Glasgow with a tonnage of 4012grt, a length of 380ft 7in, a beam of 48ft 2in and a service speed of 12 knots.
		DOUNE CASTLE (2) was built in 1890 by Barclay, Curle and Co. at Glasgow with a tonnage of 4046grt, a length of 396ft, a beam of 43ft 2in and a service speed of 12.5 knots.
	www.red-duster.co.uk /UNION12.htm (2962 words)

	Methvin Online
		"There was an older castle on the site where the present Methven Castle now stands, dating back at least as far as the fourteenth century and modified in its glory days in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
		The visible parts of the present building, however, are no older than the reign of Charles I. It is a large and uncompromising square structure with characteristic early seventeenth-century towers at the corners.
		She died there in 1541 and the property passed to her third husband,Henry Stuart, the father of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.In 1664 the Castle and estate was bought by Patrick Smythe of Braco, who thereafter styled himself Smythe of Methven.
	www.tmethvin.com /methvin/methven_ill1.html (191 words)

	Scottish Castles found in Perthshire Scotland
		Finlarig Castle, Killin - Built by Black Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy.
		Garth Castle, Aberfeldy - Built in 14thC by the 'Wolf of Badenoch', Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan.
		Taymouth Castle, Aberfeldy - 19thC mansion on the foundations of a tower house built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy in 1580.
	www.perthshire-scotland.co.uk /about2.htm (220 words)

	Livingston and Our Scottish Connection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The castle was stormed and captured by Cromwell in 1650, and later used as his headquarters by General Monck.
		Sir Alexander was justiciar; Sir James was chamberlain; Robert Livingston of Linlithgow was comptroller; John Livingston was master of the mint; and the captains of the castles of Stirling, Dumbarton, Doune and Methven were all Livingstons.
		On Monday, 23 September 1449, we are told by a contemporary chronicler, 'James of Levingstoun was arrestit be the King, and Robyn [Livintston of] Kalendar, capitane of Dunbertane, and Johne of Levingstoun, capitane of the castell of Doune, and David Levingstoun of the Greneyardis, with syndry uthiris.
	www.tcarden.com /tree/ensor/livingston2.htm (1353 words)

	Historical perspective for Methven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Prior to 1323, the lands of Methven belonged to the Mowbrays, whose ancestor, Roger Mowbray, a Norman, accompanied William the Conqueror to England.
		His seat, Methven Castle, on a bold acclivitous rising-ground, 1¼ mile E of Methven village, is a stately baronial pile of 1680, with extensive modern additions.
		Almondbank public, Methven public, and Methven female industrial schools, with respective accommodation for 152, 134, and 119 children, had (1883) an average attendance of 72, 61, and 56, and grants of £69, 4s., £59, 16s., and £41, 16s.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory151.html (805 words)

	Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafg18 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		Louis XII of FRANCE King of France was born 27 Jun 1462 and died 1 Jan 1515.
		Mary PLANTAGENET was born 11 Aug 1467 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.
		George PLANTAGENET Duke of Bedford was born Mar 1477 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.
	www.peterwestern.f9.co.uk /maximilia/pafg18.htm (828 words)

	Doors Open Days Programme - your chance to see some of Scotland's finest buildings free of charge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This included the crenellation of the Castle, the addition of two Georgian Regency style wings flanking the entrance and the reconstruction of the roof to include a central round tower and capped corner turrets.
		The approach to the Castle is announced by the dramatic spiky North Gates, the sole surviving example of six that were positioned along the main drive.
		The castle was vacated as principal residence in 1658 in favour of Scone and after serving as accommodation for farm workers, the sophisticated buildings deteriorated into a ruinous state as described in the New Statistical Account of 1845.
	www.doorsopendays.org.uk /per.htm (3505 words)

	Moulinalmond for holiday self-catering cottages to rent in Perthshire Scotland
		Originally known as Woodend, it is a traditional stone built property, typical of the style of the age.
		The house was extended in 1907 when Colonel Smythe, the laird of Methven Castle estate, moved out of the Castle and into the house with his family.
		The estate came into the possession of the Smythes, a prosperous Perthshire family, in 1664 and the Castle remained in their family until 1922 when it was sold off.
	www.dreamcottagescotland.com /moulinalmond_cottage_history.html (367 words)

	Methven Castle - Castle Quest
		Privately owned, Methven now consists of a 17th century tower house of square plan, five storeys (four plus garret), and round corner towers with ogee roofs.
		From Methven in Perthshire, Robert de Methven witnessed a confirmation of a charter of david, bishop of St Andrews concerning the church of Wemyss c1233-55.
		Roger de Methven of the county of Perth rendered homage in 1296.
	www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum1/HTML/000039.html (348 words)

	Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust - Aerial Tour
		Huntingtower Castle is in fact two tower-houses linked by a 17th century addition, with the eastern tower dating from the early 15th century, while the western tower dates to the late 15th or early 16th century.
		Originally the Palace of Ruthven and home of that family, it was the scene of the Raid of Ruthven in 1582, when William, 4th Lord of Ruthven, imprisoned the King to protect him from Roman Catholic influence at Court.
		Methven Castle is well-known local landmark and while a castle is recorded here in the 11th century, the surviving building was constructed for Patrick Smythe of Braco, who bought the estate in 1664.
	www.pkht.org.uk /aerial_tour/aerial1.html (952 words)

	Perthshire Diary - October 13th 1578
		One such meeting was held at Methven and the religious passions, bravery, determination and intolerance of the times are well illustrated by the following letter written by Anne Keith, wife of Patrick Smythe of Methven Castle who was away in London.
		Your brother with drawn sword and pistol, I with the light horseman’s piecebert on my left arm, and a drawn tuck in my left hand, all your servants well armed marched forward and kept the one half of them well fronting the other that were guarding their minister and their tent which is their standard.
		We told them that if they would not go from the parish of Methven presently, it would be a bloody day, for I protested, as did your brother, before God, that we would wear out our lives upon them, before they should preach in our parish.
	www.perthshirediary.com /html/day1013.html (748 words)

	UKPG Database \| Sites \| Methven Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Castle was built to the designs of John Mylne in 1664 with additions in 1800-1825 by James Gillespie Graham.
		The landscape designers, if any, are unknown, but it is known that the grounds were laid out in their present structure from c1796.
		This page was last updated on 21 January 2002 and is from the U.K. Database of Historic Parks and Gardens.
	www.york.ac.uk /depts/arch/landscapes/ukpg/sites/methvenc.htm (82 words)

	Articles - Margaret Tudor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It was not long, however, before she became estranged from Angus, who now had custody of the infant king, who had been proclaimed in 1524, until the latter managed to escape in 1528.
		Margaret's relationship with her son ended in estrangement, however, as he refused his mother's attempts to arrange a meeting between him and her brother, Henry VIII of England, accusing her of betrayal.
		Margaret died of palsy at Methven Castle, in Perthshire.
	www.gaple.com /articles/Margaret_Tudor?mySession=599289bfc417c1f8a4e2d8de7d7fdaab (393 words)

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