Clan Gardyne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clan Gardyne |
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| Motto | Cruciata Cruce Junguntur (Troubles are connected with the cross) | ||
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| Clan Gardyne has no chief, and is an armigerous clan | |||
| Historic seat | Gardyne Castle | ||
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Clan Gardyne is a historic Scottish clan from the Angus area in the lowlands of Scotland. Clans are like big family groups that share a common ancestor and often lived in the same area. The Gardyne family has a long history, including building a castle and being involved in local conflicts.
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Clan Gardyne History
Where the Gardynes Came From
The Gardyne family name comes from a place called Gardyne in Angus. For a long time, the family lived in this area. They built a strong tower, which later became Gardyne Castle. This castle was made bigger in the late 1500s and 1600s.
Old Family Conflicts
In the 1500s, the Gardyne family had a big disagreement, called a feud, with another local family, Clan Guthrie. The Guthries lived only a few miles away at Guthrie Castle.
In 1578, Patrick Gardyne was killed by William Guthrie. This started a long and difficult feud between the two clans. Both families lost many people during this time.
There are different stories about how the feud began. The Gardynes said that Patrick Gardyne and his relative Robert were killed first. Later, Thomas Gairden got revenge by killing Alexander Guthrie in 1587. However, the Guthries said that Alexander Guthrie was murdered by his cousin, Thomas Gairden. Then, Alexander's nephew, William Guthrie, got revenge by killing Patrick Gardyne.
In the end, the more powerful Clan Guthrie won the feud. David Gardyne, who was the tenth head of the family, then sold the castle and much of the land. He bought a new estate called Lawton.
The 1600s and War
David Gardyne, the tenth head of the family, married Janet Lindsay in 1602. She was the daughter of Sir David Lindsay, Lord Edzell. The main male family line of this branch eventually ended. Today, the Bruce-Gardyne of Middleton family represents them.
Another part of the family, the Gardyne of Troup branch, uses a black boar's head on a silver shield as their symbol. This branch came from the Gardynes of Banchory. The first head of the Troup family was sent by Charles I of England to help Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War. He served bravely and stayed in Sweden until 1654. When he came back to Scotland, he bought the lands of Troup in Banffshire. This land is still with his family today.
Gardyne Castles
- Gardyne Castle in Angus was mostly built in the 1400s, but some parts are even older. The Gardyne family owned it until 1682.
- Banchory in Aberdeenshire was once the site of a castle owned by the Gardynes of Banchory. A large house later replaced the castle.
- Castle of Troup, near Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, was first owned by the Clan Comyn. It then went to the Troups and possibly the clan Keith. The Gardynes took ownership in 1654.
- Delgatie Castle, near Turriff, Aberdeenshire, became part of the Gardyne of Troup family in 1762. You can visit this castle today.
- Pitsligo Castle, near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, is a large castle that the Gardynes owned for a short time.
See also
- Scottish clan
- Gardyne, notable people with Gardyne surname
