Parts
of the castle fabric were probably dismantled in accordance with the
usual policy of rendering useless any stronghold which might prove of
value to the English.
In
the mid 14th century the castle and barony of Dirleton passed onto the
Halyburton family.
Thereafter
the members of the family were responsible for repairing and extending
the castle to include the vaults, great hall and the remodelled entrance.
In
1515,
the castle and one third of the barony passed to the Ruthven family
who showed themselves to be equally energetic in adding to the castle's
buildings.
The
Ruthvens were very active in the politics of the 16th century, and
were involved in the murder of Riccio, Mary Queen of Scots favourite,
in 1566 and the Gowrie Conspiracy of 1600, in which two members of the
family lost their lives in an alleged attempt to murder James VI.
In
1650 Cromwell's troops occupied and ruined the Castle.
Today
Dirleton Castle offers a truly beautiful wedding venue, with many places
for your intimate ceremony to be held.
Please
email us for more information......
You
can return to the Castle list here...
|
|
