The castle that changed its name in shame
by Paul Watson
O
nce known as Ruthven Castle the imposing tower house nestling beside the main road to Crieff near Perth has a unique place in Scottish history.
Over the centuries it has been the site of conspiracy, intrigue and betrayal but also played host to some of the most colourful characters in Scottish history.
Mary, Queen of Scots is known to have stayed there in 1565, while on honeymoon with Lord Darnley,
and only a year later the 3rd Lord Ruthven, Patrick, was one of the men who murdered David Rizzio, Queen Mary’s secretary, in 1566. In 1694 the castle was the birthplace of Lord George Murray, the nobleman soldier who became Bonnie Prince Charlie’s
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History - The castle that changed its name in shame
Photo by cc Maciej Lewandowski Huntingtower Castle
