Henry Wardlaw of Torrie facts for kids

Henry Wardlaw of Torrie was an important Scottish landowner and a helper at the royal court. He lived a long time ago, in the 1500s.

Henry was the son of John Wardlaw of Torrie and Elizabeth Beaton. His family lived in a place called Torrie, which is in Torryburn parish in Fife. Elizabeth Beaton, his mother, was the sister of a very powerful church leader named Cardinal David Beaton.

Henry Wardlaw was a loyal supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots. He even fought for her in a big battle called the battle of Langside in 1568. After this battle, Mary lost power. Because Henry supported her, his land and property were taken away by Regent Moray, who was then in charge of Scotland. His property was given to another person, James Cunningham of Drumwuhassill.

Family Life and Children

Henry Wardlaw was married twice. His first wife was Alison Hume. Later, he married Katherine Lundy. Katherine's father, John Lundy, was in charge of Stirling Castle, a famous Scottish castle.

Henry and his wives had several children:

• Nicolas Wardlaw was a daughter who became a close friend and companion to Mary, Queen of Scots. She later married Patrick Wood of Bonnytoun. Nicolas's own daughter, Margaret Wood, also became a lady-in-waiting to another queen, Anne of Denmark.
• Andrew Wardlaw of Torrie was Henry's son. Henry gave him the family lands of Torrie in 1566. Andrew married Janet Durie.
• Robert Wardlaw was another son.
• Cuthbert Wardlaw lived in Balmule. He married Katherine Dalgleish. Their son, Henry Wardlaw of Pitreavie, became a well-known person later on.