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Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion (as did nearby Muchalls Castle) leading to its being attacked and sacked three times. The castle in 1829 (by John Preston Neale) In the 19th century, it was the home of Alexander Forbes Irvine of Drum FRSE (1818–1892). [4] He had inherited the estate in 1861, on the death of his father.
Clan Irvine was often at feud with the neighbouring Clan Keith. Both clans invaded each other's lands. In 1402, Clan Irvine is said to have slaughtered an invading war party of Clan Keith at the Battle of Drumoak. [7] The third Laird of Drum was Alexander Irvine, who was the first in a line of twelve Irvines who successively bore the name ...
Alexander Forbes Irvine, 20th Laird of Drum FRSE JP DL LLD (1818–1892) was a Scottish landowner, advocate, philosopher and amateur astronomer. He was a prominent member of Clan Irvine and held the family seat of Drum Castle until his death.
Coat of Arms for Irvines of Drum, with holly bushes. William (Thomas) Irvine (c. 1260–1333) (also known as William de Irwin/Irwyn or Alexander I) was a Scots soldier born in Dumfriesshire in Scotland. [1] His father was William de Irwyn of Wodehouse, Laird of Bonshaw Tower. [2]
There is a church, small shop (located in Park), bowling green and the, now demolished, Irvine Arms restaurant pub (aptly named after the family that owned the 13th century Drum Castle). Drum Castle is run by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to visitors. Relics and portraits of the Irvine family are kept here, and it was conferred by ...
The Battle of Drumoak, also known as the Battle of Keith's Muir, was a Scottish clan battle that took place at Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1402.It was fought between the Clan Irvine whose chiefs were seated at Drum Castle and the Clan Keith whose chiefs were the Earls Marischal.
The family had previously held the lands of Bonshaw and took their name from the village of Irvine in Annandale. [1] Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire; An Irvinehill Farm is still to be found near Kennox which may relate to this family name or may simply signify that a good view of Irvine is to be had from this eminence. Alexander Smith (died 1938 ...
Alexander Irvine may refer to: Alexander C. Irvine, American fantasist and science fiction writer; Derry Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, British lawyer and political figure; Alexander Irvine (knight), 15th century Laird of Drum Castle and Chief of Clan Irvine; Alexander Irvine (MP), British Member of Parliament for East Looe; Alexander Forbes ...