Rumgally House facts for kids
Rumgally House is an old building in Scotland, near the town of Cupar in Fife. It started as a strong stone tower, built way back in the 1500s. This tower later became part of a bigger, more modern house. It's located south of the River Eden.
A Look Back in Time
The land where Rumgally House stands has a long history. In 1446, a person named James Butellare owned the property. Later, the estate became part of the Wemyss Clan, a powerful family in Scotland.
In 1635, King Charles I mentioned "Rungallie" in an important document. This shows the property was well-known even then. A few years later, in 1658, a minister named Rev. James M'Gill bought the house.
It's also said that Rumgally House was a special stopping place for several Scottish kings. They would rest here when traveling between St Andrews and Falkland Palace. Imagine kings staying in this very house!
What the House Looks Like
The oldest part of Rumgally House is on the south side. Over the years, more sections were added to the east and north. The original old part is shaped like the letter "L." It has a round tower tucked into the corner where the two parts of the "L" meet.
There's also a small, rounded turret on the southwest corner of the west wing. This turret sticks out from the wall, supported by special stone brackets. The entire house has been fully restored. Its walls are covered in a special rough plaster called "harling," which protects them from the weather.
