Hatton Castle is a typical Z-shaped tower-house near Newtyle in Angus with views extending across Strathmore. This house, part of which dates from 1738, is the west coast seat of the MacKenzies of Gairloch.It is not open to the public, but visitors can rent the nearby Flowerdale Cottage for holidays in this beautiful area. All are now safely kept under a completely watertight roof which was rescued, at enormous expense from its parlous, leaky state as recently as 1992. Though the MacKenzie homeland was in Ross, branches of the clan became established in many other parts of Scotland. Situated in a strategic location, it was involved in much of the turbulent history of the Highlands. Appearing in many season 1 episodes of Outlander, Doune Castle is used as Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan Mackenzie. By 1846 the Castle had fallen into a “ruinous condition” because the roof had been removed to avoid taxes, as was usual in those days. Built in 1179 by David, brother to King William the Lyon; Redcastle was visited by Mary Queen of Scots in 1562. History of Clan MacKenzie: The MacKenzies held lands in mid-Ross between Kintail on the West Coast and the Black Isle in the East. The Castle was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 500 years. Kenneth MacKenzie wurde 1609 zum Lord of Kintail erhoben, sein … After the domolition of the main house, the stable block was converted into a home. Forfeiture of the estate, following the 3rd Earl of Cromartie George Mackenzie’s support for the ill-fated 1745 Jacobite uprising, led to the castle’s darkest days, though there had been reports of it being in a run-down state earlier in the same century, when the estate was badly debt-ridden. Evidence points to a castle on this site, just north of Strathpeffer, from the times of Norse occupation, when the swamp-like, low lying strath of the River Peffery was a long time from proper drainage to make agricultural pasture, and boats were able to sail from the nearby Dingwall (Norse, thing = parliament, Norse, vollr = field) to the castle, built on a man-made mound here, perhaps with a mooring and small dock. Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie. Evidence of a Pictish fort was found in vitrified rock uncovered during excavations – some of which has been kept for visitors to see. Certainly, it was not long after Castle Leod was finished that this substantial addition was built in the re-entrant angle of the traditional L-shape; it was to the same roof height and transformed the castle’s shape to nearly square, though one of the L-wings (the south) remained projecting a little at one corner. Archaeologists have recently established that the original stronghold was much larger than the present building, the walls encompassing more-or-less the whole island. Jan 25, 2013 - Clan Mackenzie - Castle Leod in Strathpeffer also the Mackenzie Clan tartan and some Clan History and pictures and paintings. For centuries, the chiefs of the Clan Mackenzie ruled their lands from their formidable castle stronghold on the island of Eilean Donan. The Brahan Seer [See the Seer’s prophecy on Fairburn Tower] prophesied remarkable things about the Mackenzies of Fairburn and the Tower! Donald is charming, knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. The Scottish Highlands’ clan inter feuding of the time had led to most castles of the period being built with no ground floor entrance to the main body of the castle. A grant towards this work was received from the government body Historic Scotland. She gave birth to a fine calf and both were taken down some five days later. In the early eighteenth century the Mackenzies' involvement in the Jacobite rebellions led in 1719 to the castle's destruction by government ships. Clan Mackenzie Society © 2021. MacKenzie („Sohn des Kenneth“) ist der Name eines schottischen Clans, der aus Kintail stammt, das zwischen Loch Duich und Loch Cluanie liegt. Defeated at the Battle of Carbisdale, he sought sanctuary at Ardvreck with Neil MacLeod of Assynt. The first castle to be associated with the Mackenzie clan is Eilean Donan castle on Loch Duich in Kintail. In circa 1606, Sir Rorie modified and added on to the existing structure of Castle Leod (Leod is probably derived from a Norse word, not the marriage maiden name of that was a happy coincidence), creating a magnificent, compact, red sandstone L-Plan tower house. The most well known historical tale concerning the castle is that on April 30th 1650 the Royalist general, James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, was captured and held at the castle before being transported to Edinburgh for trial and execution. Said to have been built by a line of the Earls of Ross, it was first on record in the early 17th century when belonging to the Dunbars of Tarbat. The Macraes are known to have been constant supporters of the Clan Mackenzie in recorded times; in 1520, and for many years onwards, they were constables of Eilean Donan Castle. The Earls of Seaforth had made their followers the Macraes the hereditary constables of the castle, and it was rebuilt by them in the early 20th century. The beginnings of Eilean Donan reach back into the early mists of time. Even the “New” ground floor entrance (incorporated into the south facing side of the re-entrant addition when it was built) is guarded by shot-holes. Fairburn was granted to Murdo MacKenzie in 1542 and the castle was built a few years later.The later lairds built an elaborate mansion house leaving the castle to decay. Having fallen into a severe state of ruin it was re-acquired by an Oliphant descendant. It provided him with a more comfortable residence than the castle of Tarbat which was subseuqntly renamed Ballone (see below).Lord MacLeod replaced this in 1787 with the mansion occupied by the family until 1962 (pictured here) which is now a roofless ruin. It is now a hotel - heavily decorated with MacKenzie insignia - and makes a good base for exploring the old MacKenzie lands in Easter Ross. Completed in the 1590s for John Mackenzie of Gairloch, it comprises three storeys and an attic, although it has been suggested that it may have been reduced by a storey in the 18th century. Standing on a rocky promontory jutting out into Loch Assynt in Sutherland, Ardvreck Castle  once comprised a rectangular-shaped keep comprising three storeys. Redcastle) during the period 1299 to 1311, in grants to the Earl of Ross. Rory Mor Mackenzie of Redcastle, brother of the Chief, Cailean Cam (or  ‘Crooked Colin’ because  one-eyed)  acquired lands at Artafallie and Redcastle mill in the Black Isle and in 1589 received a charter from Keith of Delny of the lands of Redcastle and others, which included the old royal castle. References [ eedit | eedit soorce ] ↑ a b "Clan Mackenzie Society of Scotland and the UK" . In 1557 Kilcoy, another Black Isle stronghold, was spelt “Culcowy” and also “Culcolly” from the Gaelic “Cu coille” meaning “Nook of the Wood” or, as given by one or two authorities, “Nook of the Hazel wood”. The Clan MacKenzie has other societies around the world including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, France, Germany and Norway. The principal part of Castle Leod, the 17th century castle itself, retains the distinct, homely charm and historical ambience that one would expect of the seat of such an important Scottish clan. This Victorian and Edwardian part of Castle Leod is occupied by the present Earl of Cromartie with his wife and family. The grounds boast some magnificent trees. To avoid taxes a recent owner, not a Mackenzie, took the roof off, and within forty years the castle became derelict. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. An attached round tower contains the stair and is capped by a watch-room. Jacob MacKenzie seized the castle in 1690 from Donald MacKenzie, who was absent from the castle at the time and subsequently died under mysterious circumstances. This magnificent, compact, L-Plan tower house (the red sandstone walls in many places are 7 – 8 feet thick) was the result of the extending and remodelling of an earlier castle. Originally built by the MacLeod clan, due to deaths and marriages it was "inherited" by the Clan Mackenzie. Fortunately by the end of the 19th century, the Burton-Mackenzies inherited Kilcoy, taking possession of what was then a near total ruin in 1890. At the time, Neil was absent and it is said that his wife, Christine, tricked Montrose into the castle dungeon and sent for troops of the Covenanter Government. The current owners of Brahan, who are not MacKenzies, rent out holiday accommodation for visitors in other houses on the estate. Ballone Castle is a 3-storey, late 16th century, Z-plan tower house (a notable feature is one round tower, one square) and boasts a truly superb, cliff-edged coastal setting – overlooking the Moray Firth – near Portmahomack, Tarbat Ness. The first fortified Stronghold was established in the reign of King Alexander II (1214-1250) to defend the region against the Norsemen who laid claim to this part of Scotland. The castle was founded in the thirteenth century, and became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies the Clan Macrae. As the seat of an ancient Scottish clan, Castle Leod is the focus of the bonds that span the world and for many people it is part of their identity and gives a sense of family and belonging. This is the eastern seat of the MacKenzies of Gairloch.This 1790s mansion is a private house which is not open to the public. Chiefs                              History                              Home, The MacKenzies have owned many castles, and mansions over the centuries, hardly any of which are still in the hands of clanspeople. The Mackenzie Clan's influence spread in an easterly direction with Castle Leod located one mile north of Strathpeffer. Earls of Seaforth & Lairds of Allangrange. Alexander MacDonald aus Lochalsh, Chef des Clan Macdonald of Lochalsh und Verwandter der Earls of Ross und Lord of the Isles, ließ ein Fest auf Balconie Castle abhalten. In 1806 he was granted the Barony of Coigach and the lands of “Cultelloud” in the charter drawn up by his elder brother, Kenneth Mackenzie. Kilcoy belonged to the Mackenzies, to whom it came by marriage, from 1618 to 1967.The original castle was probably built in the 16th century, and became a ruin in the 19th century. The castle eventually became a ruin and in 1851, when a cow calved in the garret, it was being used by a farmer to store hay. © 2020 Graeme M. Mackenzie. Following his death shortly after, his successor, Magnus, ceded all the Western Isles to Scotland. The clan dates back to the mid-15th century, and became known as a considerable force in the Highlands after refusing to raise an army on the command of the Earl of Huntly - and defeating the Earl's armies when they subsequently attacked. We have now announced plans for this year's Society gathering at the time of the Braemar Highland Games in Septembe…, Please be aware that the CMS website is currently offline due to a technical fault. The MacRaes, who formed the bodyguard of the Chief of Kintail were hereditary constables of the castle. Der Stammsitz wurde in den folgenden Jahren nach Kenellan in der Nähe von Strathpeffer verlegt, später erbaute man Brahan Castle. According to a longstanding tradition, in 1263 King Alexander III gave the castle and the lands of Kintail to the Mackenzies’ progenitor, Colin Fitzgerald as a reward for services in the Battle of Largs. High quality Clan Mackenzie gifts and merchandise. Both L-wings had each boasted a crow-stepped gable end with corbelled parapet walk, all left intact, the gable end of the re-entrant addition marking a fine side-by-side pair with that of the west L-wing, the pair flanked by charming conical-roofed corner turrets, or bartizans. Clan Lands Map A map of the principal Clan Lands created by Alastair Cunningham for the Colin Baxter publication 'Scottish Clans and Tartans'. The Landmark Trust hopes to restore it. Traditional genealogies trace the ancestors of the Mackenzie chiefs to the 12th century. The present owners of Kilcoy Castle have made some changes in the content and lay-out of the grounds and open the gardens periodically to the public. Clan Mackenzie (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Choinnich [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈxɤɲɪç]) is a Scottish clan, traditionally associated with Kintail and lands in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. Scotland Clan Map: Clan Mackenzie Territories and Castles. Castle Strome (as imagined) Castle Strome Today. However, actual ownership of the property does not really become clear until the year 1605, since that was when there was a marriage settlement pertaining to Kilcoy: this was granted to Sir James Stewart (of Newton and Muren) and Jean Fraser (of Lovat). Mackenzies, their descendants, Clan Mackenzie Society members and all visitors from all countries of the world are welcome on the Open Days and by private arrangement. In 1263, when the Battle of Largs brought to and end the threat of Norse invasion, the Mackenzies were appointed part of the Royal Bodyguard, an honour they retained until the Battle of Flodden in 1513. There is some evidence that supports the tradition that Bonnie Prince Charlie was hidden here for a time after the Battle of Culloden in 1745. A complete yellow-rendered tower house, Kinkell Castle is located on the Black Isle a mile southeast of Conon Bridge. Happily, in the late 1990s, present owners Lachie Stewart (an architect) and his wife, Annie (a talented and very successful pottery designer), rescued it from its ruinous state and it is now fully restored. It was restored in the 1890s by the architect Alexander Ross. The MacKenzies of Leoch were a fictional Scottish clan in the Outlander series. The Scatwell estate became a MacKenzie property in the 17th century.The present Scatwell House in Strathconon was built in the mid-19th century and is now a country house hotel. Clan MacKenzie are a Highland clan, traditionally associated with Ross-shire and the surrounding areas. Before that, however, we know that another Mackenzie, Hector Roy, 1st laird of Gairloch, had some kind of (most likely defensive) residence at Fairburn prior to the building of the Tower. His personalized service catered to our many wants and needs allowing us to enjoy truly worry-free travel every minute of our ten-hour day. It's now a private home, but once a year the gardens are open as part of the Scotlands Gardens scheme. A single-storey addition to the east and low wing to the north were added in 1851, with a two-storey west wing being added to the latter in 1874. The UK Society runs the International Gathering of the MacKenzies every five years. The house is not open to the public, but the gardens are open once a year as part of the Scotlands Gardens scheme. By 1968 the Robinson family owned the castle and although they opened the gardens to the public, the only alterations they did to the castle was to fit two new windows on the north side of the new wing and have plumbing and electrical wiring fitted throughout. After the MacDonells surrendered, the Castle was demolished and blown up. In 1623 it was purchased by the Mackenzies of Tarbat (the predecessors of the Earls of Cromartie), though they appear to have left it unoccupied after a couple of generations or so, after which it fell into ruin for several centuries. Later in 1602, the castle was besieged by Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Lord Mackenzie of Kintail, Chief of Clan Mackenzie, assisted by their allies Clan Matheson. The fate of Kilcoy Castle was reputed to have been included in one of the Brahan Seer’s prophecies that apparently came true, see that article. For details see here. Jacob married Donald's widow, who bore him six children.Upon Jacob's death, his eldest son Colum MacKenzie took leadership of the clan. MacKenzie Clan Motto: Luceo Non Uro (I shine, not burn). The cow had gone up the tower following a trail of hay, had a good feed at the top and became stuck. Yet, as well as following a remarkably successful career as a jurist he was celebrated by his contemporaries as “the cleverest man in Scotland”, John Dryden dubbing him “that noble wit of Scotland”. Early references to Kilcoy may be found in the Kilravock Papers, particularly in the charter of 26th March 1294, and the “Davach (= 416 acres) of Culcolli” is mentioned in charters concerning Edradouer (i.e. A Macrae family trust now own it and run it as a visitor attraction. It was to become the clan seat of the MacKenzie's and was extensively overhauled in 1606 and extended in 1616. Today the restored castle, which is reached by a bridge from the mainland, is one of the most-photographed and well known places in Scotland. The Mackenzies were of Celtic stock and were not among the clans that originated from Norman ancestors. Of course there is a strong Clan Society in the UK, The Clan Mackenzie Society of Scotland & the U.K. His suitability came into question, however, when as a young man Colum suffered several injuries to his legs that healed badly, and left him permanently disfigured. The main L-Plan Tower being the Oldest part of the Castle, believed (although remodelled in 1606) to have been built on the site of a very ancient Pictish fort about the 12th Century and is the oldest intact castle in Britain. Apart from extra bedrooms, the re-entrant addition also made room for a fashionable, straight flight of stairs leading up from the ground floor inside the castle. Sie ist der Sitz des Clan Mackenzie. Clan Fraser of Lovat (Scottish Gaelic: Friseal [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈfɾʲiʃəl̪ˠ]; French: Clan Fraiser) is a Highland Scottish clan.The Clan Fraser of Lovat has been strongly associated with Inverness and the surrounding area since the Clan's founder gained lands there in the 13th century, but Lovat is in fact a junior branch of the Clan Fraser who were based in the Aberdeenshire area. Also in 1511, there was a charter of Culcowy to Henry Stewart; and later, in 1554, to John Stewart, son and heir apparent of Robert Stewart of Muren. Records show the marriage of James Stewart with Jean Fraser took place on the 1st August 1603. John Mackenzie and his descendants. Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap's twentieth-century reconstruction of the ruins produced the present buildings. The Castle was built by Murdo Mackenzie, a nephew of the Mackenzie Chief, John of Killin, who was Master of the Bedchamber to King James V, soon after he acquired the land in the 1540s. The original castle was the seat of the MacKenzies in Kintail and was destroyed during the Jacobite Rising of 1719. This famous battle culminated in the defeat of the Norwegian king, Haco. A list of onetime MacKenzie lairds & branches can be found. Historical home of the Mackenzies of Cromartie and home to the present Earl of Cromartie is a magnificent example of a 15th Century Scottish castle in … The stair-tower was added in the 17th century. Castles. All Rights Reserved. The building was commissioned in 1575 by Laurence, 4th Lord Oliphant, but has since had a number of owners. A Castle Leod Projects Fund is attempting to raise funds to complete repairs to the upper floors. Sie liegt touristisch günstig direkt an der A87 auf dem Weg von Glasgow nach Kyle of Lochalsh sowie der Insel Skye und gilt als eines der … Kincraig was a MacKenzie property from the 17th to the 19th centuries.The present "castle" was created in the late 19th century by alterations and additions to the mansion originally built c.1800. Chiefs of Clan Mackenzie are titled as Caberféidh (translation from Scottish Gaelic: "Deer's antlers"). Long the seat of Rory’s descendants, tragically Redcastle has since suffered serious neglect. At the beginning of the seventh century St. Donan (d. 618) is thought to have lived on the island as a religious hermit; the name “Eilean Donan” means “Island of Donan”. The Castle was built by Murdo Mackenzie, a nephew of the Mackenzie Chief, John of Killin, who was Master of the Bedchamber to King James V, soon after he acquired the land in the 1540s. And so it had been with the original L-shaped Castle Leod; a ladder stairway had risen one floor up the outside of the building, a type of entrance easy to defend in a violent siege, with the stairway being withdrawn or simply destroyed. There are many stories of military feats performed by members of the clan MacRae that gained them the nickname, “Mackenzies’ shirt of mail”. Clan chief: John Ruaridh Grant Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Cromartie (1861), Viscount Tarbat of Tarbat, Baron Castlehaven, Baron MacLeod of Castle Leod, Chief of Clan Mackenzie. A nephew of the 2nd Earl of Seaforth, Sir George followed a remarkably successful legal career, becoming Lord Advocate in 1677, in which role he has since suffered from a rather sinister image as “Bluidy Mackenzie”, a consequence of his vigorous persecution of the Covenanters. The kitchen once occupied the vaulted basement, with the great hall on the first floor above. In 1672 the Castle was attacked and captured by the Mackenzies who thereafter took control of the Assynt lands which became the patrimony of the 3rd Earl of Seaforth’s second son, the Hon. In 1605 Sir Roderick (“Rorie”) Mackenzie married Margaret MacLeod, heiress of Torquil MacLeod of the Lewis. Although many descendants still live as of the latest installment in the series, the clan seat at Castle Leoch was abandoned and the clan dispersed after the failed Jacobite Rising of 1745. 28 talking about this. A Macrae family trust now own it and run it as a visitor attraction.

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