Dalhousie Castle is a castle in Scotland. Dalhousie Castle is situated near the village of Bonnyrigg in the historic county of Midlothian 8 miles (13 km) south of Edinburgh. The castle was the historic seat of the Earls of Dalhousie, the chieftains of Clan Ramsay. The Alcázar of Segovia, Spain A castle (from the Latin castellum, diminutive of castra, a military camp, in turn the plural of castrum or watchpost), is a fort, a camp and the logical development of a fortified enclosure. ... Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is a country or nation and former independent kingdom of northwest Europe, and one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. ... Bonnyrigg is a town in Midlothian, Scotland, eight miles (13 kilometres) southeast of Edinburgh city centre. ... Midlothian is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... The title Earl of Dalhousie was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1633. ... Clan Ramsay is a Scottish clan that has existed since the 11th century. ...

Simundus de Ramesie, an Englishman of Norman descent, followed King David I to Scotland from the Huntingdonshire village of Ramsay, in about 1140. He is considered the founder of the Ramsay clan and the first to have lands at Dalwolsey. The first castle at Dalhousie was constructed by him. The drum tower, oldest part of the current structure, dates to the mid 15th century. The majority of the current castle dates to the 17th century. Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... This article talks about the Norman people. ... David I, known as the Saint, (1084 - May 24, 1153), king of Scotland, the youngest son of Malcolm Canmore and of Saint Margaret (sister of Edgar Ætheling), was born in 1084. ... Huntingdonshire (abbreviated Hunts) is a part of England around Huntingdon, which is currently administered as a local government district of Cambridgeshire. ... Ramsey is a small Huntingdonshire market town, north of Huntingdon and St Ives. ... Events Henry Jasomirgott was made count palatine of the Rhine. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ...

Dalhousie Castle has seen much history. King Edward I (Longshanks) stayed at the castle on his way to meet Sir William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk. In 1400, Sir Alexander Ramsay withstood a six month siege at Dalhousie by English forces led by King Henry IV. Many Earls of Dalhousie have taken an active part in British political and military leadership. Edward I; illustration from Cassells History of England circa 1902. ... Sir William Wallace (c. ... Prelude William Wallace had secured control of Scotland with his victory against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. ... A siege is a prolonged military blockade and assault of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition. ... Henry IV can refer to Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV of England Henry IV of France Henry IV of Castile Henry IV, Duke of Breslau or plays by William Shakespeare: Henry IV, part 1 Henry IV, part 2 This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists...

At the turn of the 20th century, the seat of Clan Ramsay was moved to Brechin Castle, although the Ramsay family still retains ownership of Dalhousie Castle. The castle was leased out to a series of tenants including a boarding school. In 1972, the castle was converted into a hotel. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... Brechin Castle is a castle located in Brechin, County Angus, Scotland. ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...

See also

• Castles in Scotland

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External links

• Dalhousie Castle Luxury Hotel (http://www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk)