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In the 15th century the Clan Scrymgeour continued to prosper and the seventh constable of Dundee acquired the lands of Dudhope in 1495 that was near to the city. [2] There they later built Dudhope Castle which was the chief's seat until 1668.
The castle building itself was used as accommodation for 400 soldiers. The Board of Ordnance finally abandoned the castle in 1881. [10] In 1854 the town council of Dundee acquired a sub-lease on the castle grounds, for use as recreational facilities. The lease ran for 35 1 ⁄ 2 years for an annual rent of £25 until 1 November 1890.
He succeeded in escaping to Scotland after the royalist defeat. [1] Scrymgeour attended Charles II at Stirling Castle in 1651, and marched with him to England on the expedition that terminated at the battle of Worcester. Again he escaped uninjured, and then he joined Middleton in the abortive campaign in the north in 1654.
Scrymgeour is a Scottish clan (Clan Scrymgeour) and may refer to: Alexander Scrymgeour, 12th Earl of Dundee (born 1949), Scottish nobleman; David Scrymgeour, Canadian entrepreneur; Edwin Scrymgeour (1866–1947), Member of Parliament (MP) for Dundee, Scotland; Henry Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, 11th Earl of Dundee (1902–1983), Scottish nobleman and ...
Earl of Dundee is a title in the Peerage of Scotland.It was created in 1660 for John Scrymgeour, 3rd Viscount Dudhope.At his death in 1668, the Duke of Lauderdale declared that the first Earl had no heirs-male, and had the crown seize all of his lands.
The National Library of Scotland has a volume of heraldic writings which belonged to John Scrimgeour, including a bestiary.The text of The Deidis of Armorie also includes advice for heraldic officers, including the Captains of castles and towns, who were instructed to keep certain and sure watch both day and night for fear of the return of plague.
Alexander was the son of Colin Scrimgeour. He was appointed constable of Dundee Castle and the standard bearer of Scotland at the Scottish parliament of 29 March 1298, held by Guardian William Wallace at Torphichen. [1] He was with Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Methven. [2]
Alexander Henry Scrymgeour, 12th Earl of Dundee, DL (born 5 June 1949), is a Scottish peer, Conservative politician and Chief of the Clan Scrymgeour. Born on 5 June 1949, Dundee is the son of Henry Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, 11th Earl of Dundee , and Patricia Montagu Douglas Scott . [ 1 ]