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| name = Duntarvie Castle |
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| image = Duntarvie Castle - geograph.org.uk - 684072.jpg |
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| caption = Duntarvie Castle |
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| locmapin = Scotland West Lothian |
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| location = Near [[Winchburgh]] |
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| designation1 = Category A |
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| designation1_date = 22 February 1972 |
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| designation2 = Scheduled Ancient Monument |
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'''Duntarvie Castle''' is a ruined [[Renaissance in Scotland|Scots Renaissance]] house in [[West Lothian]], Scotland. It is located {{convert|1.5|km}} north of [[Winchburgh]] and {{convert|9|km}} east of [[Linlithgow]], close to the [[M9 motorway (Scotland)|M9 motorway]]. Constructed in the late 16th century, the building has been undergoing restoration since the 1990s. The |
'''Duntarvie Castle''' is a ruined [[Renaissance in Scotland|Scots Renaissance]] house in [[West Lothian]], Scotland. It is located {{convert|1.5|km}} north of [[Winchburgh]] and {{convert|9|km}} east of [[Linlithgow]], close to the [[M9 motorway (Scotland)|M9 motorway]]. Constructed in the late 16th century, the building has been undergoing restoration since the 1990s. The house is protected as a [[listed building#Scotland|category A listed building]],<ref name=listed>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=LB6422 |desc=DUNTARVIE CASTLE|cat=A|access-date=15 February 2019}}</ref> and a [[scheduled monument]].<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=SM1905 |desc=Duntarvie Castle|access-date=15 February 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The lands of Duntarvie were in possession of the Lindsays from 1527. A charter of 1605 transferred the property from the Lindsays to the [[Earl of Abercorn|Hamiltons of Abercorn]], and this 1605 charter infers the existence of the castle as early as 1212.<ref name=booton>{{cite web|url=http://search.struttandparker.com/residential/near-winchburgh-west-lothian-eh52/160 |archiveurl= |
The lands of Duntarvie were in possession of the Lindsays from 1527. A charter of 1605 transferred the property from the Lindsays to the [[Earl of Abercorn|Hamiltons of Abercorn]], and this 1605 charter infers the existence of the castle as early as 1212.<ref name=booton>{{cite web |url=http://search.struttandparker.com/residential/near-winchburgh-west-lothian-eh52/160 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023654/http://search.struttandparker.com/residential/near-winchburgh-west-lothian-eh52/160 |archivedate=4 March 2016 |title=Near Winchburgh, West Lothian EH52 (incorporating information from a historical report by Dr Harold Booton) |publisher=Strutt & Parker |accessdate=14 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Durham family held Duntarvie as tenants of the Hamiltons,<ref name=booton/> although according to [[Historic Environment Scotland]], Duntarvie was granted to James Durham in 1588, who had the building constructed shortly afterward.<ref name=listed/> |
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Alexander Durham (died 1584) held royal appointments including as a clerk in the Exchequer, and Master of the Prince's Wardrobe to [[James VI and I|King James VI]]. Alexander's son James took over his father's offices in 1580, and served as Chamberlain for [[Linlithgowshire]] between 1595 and 1600. James witnessed several royal charters made by King James at [[Holyroodhouse]]. The Durham family left Duntarvie in the 1770s.<ref name=booton/> |
[[Alexander Durham]] (died 1584) held royal appointments including as a clerk in the Exchequer, the administrator of [[John Stewart, Commendator of Coldingham|John Stewart]] of [[Coldingham Priory|Coldingham]], and Master of the Prince's Wardrobe to [[James VI and I|King James VI]]. Alexander's son James took over his father's offices in 1580, and served as Chamberlain for [[Linlithgowshire]] between 1595 and 1600.<ref>''HMC 5th Report: M. E. Stirling'' (London, 1879), p. 648.</ref> James witnessed several royal charters made by King James at [[Holyroodhouse]]. The Durham family left Duntarvie in the 1770s.<ref name=booton/> |
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By 1826 the house was in the ownership of the [[Earl of Hopetoun]], and in need of urgent repair.<ref name=booton/> It was uninhabited from the 1840s, and by the 20th century it was ruinous and roofless. |
By 1826 the house was in the ownership of the [[Earl of Hopetoun]], and in need of urgent repair.<ref name=booton/> It was uninhabited from the 1840s, and by the 20th century it was ruinous and roofless. |
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In the late 20th century the shell was purchased by kiltmaker Geoffrey Nicholsby, with the intention of restoring it as a headquarters of his business Highland Crafts Ltd.<ref name=scotsman>{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/farewell_to_castle_of_hassle_1_1258473 |title=Farewell to Castle of hassle |work=[[The Scotsman]] |date=3 May 2008}}</ref> Preparatory work began in 1994, but part of the east tower collapsed in January 1995. |
In the late 20th century the shell was purchased by kiltmaker Geoffrey Nicholsby, with the intention of restoring it as a headquarters of his business Highland Crafts Ltd.<ref name=scotsman>{{cite web |url=http://www.scotsman.com/news/farewell_to_castle_of_hassle_1_1258473 |title=Farewell to Castle of hassle |work=[[The Scotsman]] |date=3 May 2008}}</ref> Preparatory work began in 1994, but part of the east tower collapsed in January 1995.<ref name=canmore/> In 2008 it was reported that Nicholsby had obtained scheduled monument consent for the restoration, but was placing the property on the market.<ref name=scotsman/> However, no sale took place, and in 2013 Nicholsby sought planning permission for a "tank play park" in the grounds, that would fund the restoration. Though initially positive,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22039463 |title=Tank play park at Duntarvie Castle in West Lothian gets go-ahead |date=5 April 2013 |publisher=BBC News}}</ref> West Lothian Council refused permission when no legal agreement could be reached on the restoration funding.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://planning.westlothian.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=DCAPR_140439 |title=LIVE/0568/FUL/12 – Proposed outdoor leisure facility, formation of course for track vehicles and associated buildings (grid ref. 309086 676480) – Duntarvie Castle, Near Winchburgh |publisher=West Lothian Council }}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2015, [[roof truss]]es were installed on the building. |
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In 2018 the land was granted planning permission to build a permanent marquee structure on the property to host weddings and events. This allowed the site to begin to host weddings with temporary Marquees and in May 2019 the building of the new 'Summerhouse' style marquee began on the land to the rear of the property. |
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Work continued in the Great hall of the castle with the aim to opening this part of the building up to couples who wish to get married within the castle building.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.duntarviecastlethevenue.co.uk/wp/photographs-duntarvie-castle/ |title=Duntarvie Castle: The Venue |publisher=Geoffrey (Tailor)}}</ref> |
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[[File:Duntarvie 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Duntarvie in 2015 with new roof trusses]] |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The house comprises a long, rectangular three-storey main block, with square four-storey towers projecting northwards at the ends. Each of these towers had a flat roof with a stone balustrade, and is flanked by a turnpike stair housed in a turret in the internal angle. The ground floor and first floor are linked by a straight stair, unusual for its date.<ref name= |
The house comprises a long, rectangular three-storey main block, with square four-storey towers projecting northwards at the ends. Each of these towers had a flat roof with a stone balustrade, and is flanked by a turnpike stair housed in a turret in the internal angle. The ground floor and first floor are linked by a straight stair, unusual for its date.<ref name=canmore>{{Canmore|num=49175|desc=Duntarvie Castle|access-date=15 February 2019|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.ekjn.co.uk/project_pages/duntarvie_pdfpage.pdf Historic Buildings: Duntarvie Castle], Ed Kelly: Architect |
* [http://www.ekjn.co.uk/project_pages/duntarvie_pdfpage.pdf Historic Buildings: Duntarvie Castle], Ed Kelly: Architect |
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[[Category:Listed castles in Scotland]] |
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[[Category:Ruins in West Lothian]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 17 October 2024
| Duntarvie Castle | |
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 Duntarvie Castle | |
| Location | Near Winchburgh |
| Coordinates | 55°58′21″N 3°27′32″W / 55.9726°N 3.4588°W |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Designated | 22 February 1972 |
| Reference no. | LB6422 |
| Designated | 21 August 1953 |
| Reference no. | SM1905 |
  Duntarvie Castle shown within West Lothian | |
Duntarvie Castle is a ruined Scots Renaissance house in West Lothian, Scotland. It is located 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) north of Winchburgh and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Linlithgow, close to the M9 motorway. Constructed in the late 16th century, the building has been undergoing restoration since the 1990s. The house is protected as a category A listed building,[1] and a scheduled monument.[2]
History
[edit]The lands of Duntarvie were in possession of the Lindsays from 1527. A charter of 1605 transferred the property from the Lindsays to the Hamiltons of Abercorn, and this 1605 charter infers the existence of the castle as early as 1212.[3] The Durham family held Duntarvie as tenants of the Hamiltons,[3] although according to Historic Environment Scotland, Duntarvie was granted to James Durham in 1588, who had the building constructed shortly afterward.[1]
Alexander Durham (died 1584) held royal appointments including as a clerk in the Exchequer, the administrator of John Stewart of Coldingham, and Master of the Prince's Wardrobe to King James VI. Alexander's son James took over his father's offices in 1580, and served as Chamberlain for Linlithgowshire between 1595 and 1600.[4] James witnessed several royal charters made by King James at Holyroodhouse. The Durham family left Duntarvie in the 1770s.[3]
By 1826 the house was in the ownership of the Earl of Hopetoun, and in need of urgent repair.[3] It was uninhabited from the 1840s, and by the 20th century it was ruinous and roofless.
In the late 20th century the shell was purchased by kiltmaker Geoffrey Nicholsby, with the intention of restoring it as a headquarters of his business Highland Crafts Ltd.[5] Preparatory work began in 1994, but part of the east tower collapsed in January 1995.[6] In 2008 it was reported that Nicholsby had obtained scheduled monument consent for the restoration, but was placing the property on the market.[5] However, no sale took place, and in 2013 Nicholsby sought planning permission for a "tank play park" in the grounds, that would fund the restoration. Though initially positive,[7] West Lothian Council refused permission when no legal agreement could be reached on the restoration funding.[8] In 2015, roof trusses were installed on the building.
In 2018 the land was granted planning permission to build a permanent marquee structure on the property to host weddings and events. This allowed the site to begin to host weddings with temporary Marquees and in May 2019 the building of the new 'Summerhouse' style marquee began on the land to the rear of the property.
Work continued in the Great hall of the castle with the aim to opening this part of the building up to couples who wish to get married within the castle building.[9]
Description
[edit]The house comprises a long, rectangular three-storey main block, with square four-storey towers projecting northwards at the ends. Each of these towers had a flat roof with a stone balustrade, and is flanked by a turnpike stair housed in a turret in the internal angle. The ground floor and first floor are linked by a straight stair, unusual for its date.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "DUNTARVIE CASTLE (Category A Listed Building) (LB6422)". Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Duntarvie Castle (SM1905)". Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Near Winchburgh, West Lothian EH52 (incorporating information from a historical report by Dr Harold Booton)". Strutt & Parker. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ HMC 5th Report: M. E. Stirling (London, 1879), p. 648.
- ^ a b "Farewell to Castle of hassle". The Scotsman. 3 May 2008.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Duntarvie Castle (49175)". Canmore. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Tank play park at Duntarvie Castle in West Lothian gets go-ahead". BBC News. 5 April 2013.
- ^ "LIVE/0568/FUL/12 – Proposed outdoor leisure facility, formation of course for track vehicles and associated buildings (grid ref. 309086 676480) – Duntarvie Castle, Near Winchburgh". West Lothian Council.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Duntarvie Castle: The Venue". Geoffrey (Tailor).
External links
[edit]- Historic Buildings: Duntarvie Castle, Ed Kelly: Architect