Edzell Castle is an atmospheric ruin set in a lovely tranquil Angus glen. It illustrates the rich side of life in late medieval Scotland with its comfortable castle, pleasant location and extraordinary garden. The castle was the seat of the Lindsay Lord's of Edzell who acquired it in 1358 through marriage. The original castle was a motte and bailey type castle, a little distant to the south west of the present castle and near to the church. It was replaced by a new, more comfortable castle built in the early 16th century and added to over the years . It was more of a home than a fortress. The village of Slateford had grown up around the castle to service it but it offended the Lindsay Lords and was moved a mile away to the present location at Edzell. The castle had its share of distinguished visitors. Mary, Queen of Scots visited on 25 August 1562 during her northern expedition to quell the Huntly Rebellion. She slept there for two nights and the room she used was henceforth called the Queen's Chamber. She held a Privy Council meeting in the castle during her stay. The castle began the decline into ruin around the time of the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion. The Lindsays were Jacobites and sold to the Earl of Panmure, another Jacobite, to raise money for a regiment. After the failure of the Rebellion the lands were forfeited by the crown and sold to the York Buildings Company. The Company bought many forfeited estates in order to strip them of their assets. The Company were declared bankrupt in 1732. The lands were leased for a number of years before being sold off in 1766 to pay the debts of the Trustees. Any remaining resources were sold to pay their debts. The ruin of the castle was complete. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Trani, Puglia, Italy" www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1pjg4PtPUo -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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