Stobhall facts for kids
Stobhall (also known as Stobhall Castle) is a historic country house and large estate located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is about 8 miles (13 km) from the city of Perth. Some of its buildings, including a 17th-century dower house, are very important and are listed as Category A by Historic Environment Scotland.
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What is Stobhall Castle?
Stobhall Castle is a country house and estate in Scotland. It has been owned by the same family, the Drummonds, for a very long time. The estate is known for its beautiful buildings and long history.
The Drummond Family and Stobhall
The land at Stobhall has belonged to the Drummond family since the 1300s. This means they have owned it for over 700 years! Stobhall Castle was the main home for the Drummond family, who were also known as the Earls of Perth.
Stobhall's Religious History
After the English Reformation, when England changed its official religion, the Drummond family remained strong Roman Catholics. They were known as recusants, meaning they refused to follow the new state religion. Stobhall Castle became an important place for Roman Catholicism in Scotland during that time.
The Drummond family is linked to two castles. Stobhall is one of them, and the other is Drummond Castle. Both castles have a rich history connected to this powerful Scottish family.
Recent Changes at Stobhall
In 2012, some items from Stobhall house were sold at an auction. This auction took place at Bonhams in Edinburgh. The sale raised a lot of money, over £900,000.
The decision to sell these items came when James David Drummond, who is the heir to the Earl of Perth title, decided to move to London. He is the son of the 18th Earl of Perth.
