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Ochtertyre
Ochtertyre is a country house and estate in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is located in Strathearn, between Crieff and Loch Turret, north of the A85. History The ancient seat of the Ochtertyre estate was Castle Cluggy, on the shore of Loch Monzievaird. The Ochtertyre estate was granted in the 15th century by David Moray of Tullibardine to one of his younger sons. The Ochtertyre estate was the subject of a violent blood feud between the Murrays and the Drummonds in the neighbourhood in the late 15th century. The Murrays of Ochtertyre had been engaged by their relative, the abbot of nearby Inchaffray Abbey, with collecting teinds from the Drummonds of Monzievaird. They did this with such brutality that the Drummonds were provoked into retaliation. They went to Ochtertyre and tried to evict the Murrays from their land. The conflict led to the Battle of Knock Mary, which the Murrays lost, and the subsequent Massacre of Monzievaird. The episode was captured by the historical no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massacre Of Monzievaird
The Scottish Highlands, Scottish Highland Massacre of Monzievaird took place on 21 October 1490, at the church of Monzievaird, at Ochtertyre, near Hosh in Perth and Kinross, Perthshire. Some sources give the date as 1511. It was the culmination of a violent blood feud between the Murray and Drummond families. Although feuding, murdering kin, and marrying enemies was commonplace for Gàidhealtachd, Highlanders at the time, the wikt:massacre, massacre was nevertheless notorious and sensational in its day. Background William Murray of Tullibardine lost the stewardship of Strathearn, which he had held for over fifty years, to Lord Drummond. Despite their marital links, the Drummonds evicted the Murrays and set about creating difficulties for George Murray, the abbot of Inchaffray Abbey. When the abbey subsequently ran short of funds Murray sought to assess the teinds of the Drummond lands of Monzievaird. The abbot charged the Murrays of Ochtertyre with the task, which they eager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ramsay Of Ochtertyre
John Ramsay of Ochtertyre FRSE FSAScot (1736–1814) was a Scottish writer and antiquarian. A renowned letter-writer even in his own lifetime, most of his extensive correspondence has since been lost. His home in Stirlingshire is near Blair Drummond, in the parish of Kincardine-in-Menteith. Sometimes referred to as Oughtertyre or Auchtertyre, it is not to be confused by the larger Ochtertyre estate in Perthshire, owned by the Murray family. Life He was born at Ochtertyre House on 26 August 1736 the son of Anne Dundas, daughter of General Ralph Dundas of Manor, and her husband, James Ramsay WS (d.1748), a lawyer. Ramsay succeeded to his father's lairdship at the age of 12, in 1748. He was educated at Dalkeith Grammar School under a Mr Barclay, then studied classics at the University of Edinburgh. In the summers of 1752 and 1753 he spent much time at Menstrie Castle at the home of George Abercromby (1705-1800) where he spent time with the teenage Ralph Abercromby (who went on to a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Murray Of Ochtertyre
Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, 6th Baronet FRSE (3 February 1771 – 1 June 1837) was a Scottish advocate, landowner and politician, serving as MP for Edinburgh from 1806 to 1812 and Baron of the Exchequer in 1820. He is sometimes referred to as Sir Peter Murray. Life He was born at Ochtertyre House on 3 February 1771 the eldest son of Lady Augusta Mackenzie, daughter of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, and her husband William Murray of Ochtertyre. He was educated at the High School in Edinburgh then studied law at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. He became an advocate in 1793. In 1796 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were Rev James Finlayson, James Gregory, and John Playfair. In 1799 he was appointed King's remembrancer in the exchequer for life. In 1800, on the death of his father, he became 6th Baronet of Ochtertyre. He became Member of Parliament for Edinburgh in 1806 on the recommendation of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Keith Murray
Lt Colonel William Keith-Murray 7th Baronet of Ochtertyre FRSE FRSSA (19 July 1801 – 16 October 1861) was a Scottish peer, landowner and soldier. Life He was born William Murray at Ochtertyre on 19 July 1801 the son of Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre and Lady Mary Anne Hope, daughter of John Hope, 2nd Earl of Hopetoun by his third wife. In 1834 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposer was James Skene. He resigned from the Society in 1839. In 1843 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Scottish Society of the Arts. In 1837 on the death of his father he succeeded to the baronetcy. He died on 16 October 1861. Family In 1833 at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh he married Helen Margaret Oliphant Keith daughter of Sir Alexander Keith of Dunnottar. Following marriage he adopted the name Keith-Murray. Helen died in 1853 and he then married Lady Adelaide Augusta Lavinia Hastings, daughter of the Marquess of Hastings. He had ten sons and three daughters, sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monzievaird
Monzievaird () is a place in Scotland, situated west of Crieff in Highland District of Perth and Kinross. The village of Monzie; (pronounced Mon ee) is a couple of miles to the east-northeast. Name The place was originally named Muithauard c.1200, Moneward 1203. Two different etymologies are given for the name. In the first it is asserted that the name is derived from the Gaelic ''magh'' + ''bard''; "Plain of the bards". (Locals pronounce it as Mon ee vaird). Under this view, the name of the nearby village of Monzie is unrelated except to render the pronunciation of the first syllable "Monz" as "Mon" in linguistic sympathy. In the second etymology, Monzievaird comes from ''magh'' "plain" plus ''edha the genitive case of ''edh'' (''iodh'') "corn" plus the Saxon ''vaird'' or "ward" meaning "enclosure", rendering the total as "place where corn is stored". Under this view the village name of Monzie has the same origin as does the name of the nearby castle, Monzie Castle. Regardless ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Knock Mary
The Battle of Knockmary (or Battle of Rottenreoch) was a Scottish clan battle fought in 1511, or 1490 between the Clan Murray against the Clan Drummond and Clan Campbell, north of Crieff, Scotland. Background In 1511 (some sources say 1490), the Murrays of Ochtertyre took cattle from Drummond of Strathearn, the purpose of this was to pay a debt demanded by the Abbot of Inchaffray. In revenge for this William Drummond, the son of the 1st Lord Drummond attacked the Murrays. Link and page number of BiblioBazaar reprint (2008) The battle The clans met initially at Knock Mary, a hill on the south bank of the River Earn between the river and Drummond Castle. At first the Murrays were winning, but the battle was turned by the arrival of Campbells from Dunstaffnage under Duncan Campbell, McRobbies from Balloch and Faichneys from Argyllshire. Campbell had come to Strathearn to avenge the Murrays' recent murder of his two brothers-in-law and father-in-law, Drummond of Menie. Traditionall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castle Cluggy
Castle Cluggy is a ruined 15th century castle located on the north side of Loch Monzievaird, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The castle replaced an earlier structure. The Comyn family held the lands in the 14th century. The Drummond family Clan Drummond is a Highland Scottish clan.Way, George and Squire, Romily. (1994). ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). pp. 120 - 121. ... held the lands in the 15th century and later passed to the Murray family in the 16th century. The castle was in ruins by the middle of the 18th century, after the Murrays commenced construction of Ochtertyre House to the north. References *Coventry, Martin. (2008) Castles of the Clans: the strongholds and seats of 750 Scottish families and clans. Musselburgh. Ruined castles in Perth and Kinross Clan Murray Clan Comyn Drummond family {{Scotland-castle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loch Monzievaird
Loch Monzievaird (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Moighidh a' Bhàird) is a loch in Scotland, located in the region of Perthshire. History King Kenneth III of Scotland was killed at the battle of Monzievaird in 1005. On the north side of the loch are the remains of an old fortress called Castle Cluggy. This was the original home of the lairds of Ochtertyre. The fortress was referred to as 'ancient' in a charter of 1467. It belonged to Red Comyn, who was killed in 1306 by Robert the Bruce in the convent of the Minorites (Greyfriars Kirk) at Dumfries. It is thought that Sir William Murray, 1st Baronet of Ochtertyre, last inhabited the castle in the middle of the 17th century. About 80 yards to the west of the ruin is a small artificial island that served as a prison. At the west end of the loch is a large mound where plague victims were buried in the reign of Charles I. Location Loch Monzievaird is situated two miles west of Crieff in Highland Perthshire, one of the most popular holiday de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Dundas, Lord Manor
George Dundas, Lord Manor (19 November 1802 – 7 October 1869) was a Scottish Senator of the College of Justice. Life He was born on 19 November 1802, the son of James Dundas of Ochtertyre, Stirlingshire, founder of the major Scottish legal firm Dundas & Wilson, and his wife Elizabeth Graham of Portmore. His siblings included David Dundas (1799–1877), Privy Counsellor, Ralph James Dundas (1795–1824) and John Dundas (1803–1873), all lawyers. William Dundas (1796–1842) died at Niagara Falls. Dundas was descended from Dundas of Manour, and adopted the title Lord Manour when raised to a law lord, but quickly changed this to Lord Manor. He resided at Ochtertyre House, coming to Edinburgh solely for his legal work. In 1868 Dundas was placed in the Outer House of the College of Justice with David Mure, Lord Mure and Charles Baillie, Lord Jerviswoode. He died on 7 October 1869, found dead in his Edinburgh home at 9 Charlotte Square. He is buried in Warriston Cemetery on the nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Dundas
James Dundas VC (10 September 1842 – 23 December 1879) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Early life He was born the son of George Dundas, Lord Manor a law lord in the Edinburgh High Court, and his wife Elizabeth Mackenzie on 10 September 1842 and baptised on 12 September. He was the older brother of William John Dundas FRSE (1849–1921). His early education was at Edinburgh Academy. From 1855 to 1857 he attended Glenalmond School. He then attended Addiscombe Military Seminary for specific officer training for the British Army. In 1860 he was given a commission as a lieutenant in the Royal Engineers. In 1862 he went with his regiment to India under General Henry Tombs VC, and rose to the level of Executive Engineer as part of a series of public works in the Bengal area. Details of Award Dundas was 22 years old, and a lieut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perth And Kinross
Perth and Kinross ( sco, Pairth an Kinross; gd, Peairt agus Ceann Rois) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland and a Lieutenancy Area. It borders onto the Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Fife, Highland and Stirling council areas. Perth is the administrative centre. With the exception of a large area of south-western Perthshire, the council area mostly corresponds to the historic counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire. Perthshire and Kinross-shire shared a joint county council from 1929 until 1975. The area formed a single local government district in 1975 within the Tayside region under the ''Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973'', and was then reconstituted as a unitary authority (with a minor boundary adjustment) in 1996 by the ''Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994''. Geographically the area is split by the Highland Boundary Fault into a more mountainous northern part and a flatter southern part. The northern area is a popular to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William John Dundas
William John Dundas, FRSE, LLD, WS (1849-1921) was a Scottish lawyer and mathematician. In later life he was a director of the Royal Bank of Scotland. He was the younger brother of James Dundas VC. Life He was born on 16 March 1849 at Ochtertyre House, Stirlingshire, the son of Elizabeth Mackenzie and George Dundas, Lord Manor. He attended Edinburgh Academy from 1859 to 1865. He was then apprenticed as a lawyer in the family firm of Dundas & Wilson. He was made a Writer to the Signet in 1871. His lawyer practice ran from 16 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh’s First New Town. He served as the Crown Agent to Scotland from 1895 to 1905. From 1913, he was senior partner at Dundas & Wilson. In 1914, the University of Edinburgh awarded him an honorary doctorate (LLD). In 1919, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were John Macdonald, Lord Kingsburgh, Sir Edmund Taylor Whittaker, John Horne and Cargill Gilston Knott. He died at home 11 Drumshe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
